Manufacturing Manager
Eastern England
£70,000 per annum plus benefits
Fully onsite – no hybrid working
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to assume full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility. The role encompasses all aspects of production and aims to drive operational efficiency while consistently maintaining the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will enhance operational performance, maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, and lead the team to deliver consistent, high-quality output.
You will be:
- Manage and oversee daily manufacturing operations
- Implement and control manufacturing schedule/programme: review and adjust the schedule where needed to meet project delivery dates
- Lead and supervise the production team, ensuring clear communication, training and performance
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and company safety protocols
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised factory environment always
- Oversee all factory staff scheduling, working hours, overtime and time off requests
- Identify and resolve any resource issues before they arise ensuring that labour is re-deployed across manufacturing to achieve a high level of labour efficiency.
- Coach and mentor as required to build teams capabilities
- Manage and maintain ISO standards and ensure compliance with company accreditations
- Own manufacturing capacity and scheduling assessing where pinch points may occur and develop methods to improve capacity
- Identify training needs
- Work closely with other divisions to ensure alignment
- Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement
- Ensure management of overall facility, including building services, utilities, and site maintenance
This is an outline description of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job. This is not an exhaustive list and the post-holder might be expected to undertake any other duties across the wider organisation, commensurate with level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
Do you have:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Production Manager (or similar) in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within their area
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Experience of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques or willingness to engage in development in this area
- Knowledge of panelised systems
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Ability to produce and manage production programmes
- Excellent IT skills, specifically with MS Office (Excel, Planner, Word) with good understanding of CAD
- FLT B1 and B3 Licence
- Good general knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
Are you:
- Excellent at planning and have organisational skills? All essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A good communicator with both direct staff, internal colleagues and external suppliers
Interested? Apply today or call Sue or Amy at ARV Solutions to find out more about this role.
Diversity Equality & Inclusion:
This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
