Manufacturing Manager

Do you have a background working with any of the following processes: EDM Machining, Multi axis laser, welding or forming metals with hydraulics presses?

Would you be competent leading an experience team within a high precision environment?

If so then please read on

The basics:

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager – Aerospace department

Pay: Up to £62,000 DOE

Hours: 07:30 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 12:30 on a Friday.

Location: Near Redditch

Industry: Manufacturing – precision engineering

Structure: leading a team of x6 Manufacturing Engineers, responsible for the Toolroom and it’s operators, whilst working closely with the Production Manager to rectify production issues.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across our production environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering operational excellence across Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) while supporting and developing engineering and manufacturing teams.

The successful candidate will be a visible leader on the shop floor, championing operational performance, safety culture, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Manager role:

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• Deliver operational targets across EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD), supporting the site's Operational Control Model.
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• Maintain a visible shop-floor presence through regular Walk the Floor activities, driving issue identification and resolution.
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• Lead daily operational routines and meetings, taking ownership of manufacturing and engineering challenges.
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• Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance through JSOs, Risk Assessments and safe working practices.
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• Provide practical technical solutions to improve operational performance, safety and process efficiency.
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• Identify and address manufacturing constraints, driving improvements in productivity, flow and waste reduction.
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• Lead continuous improvement and structured problem-solving activities across the value stream.
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• Support, coach and develop Manufacturing Engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
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• Drive cross-functional collaboration, accountability and achievement of key performance indicators.
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• Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement and employee engagement.
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The ideal candidate / Manufacturing Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

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• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment that consist of one of the following processes – EDM Machining, Multi axis laser, Precision welding and/or press work.
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• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
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• Experience leading cross-functional teams and developing engineering and operational talent.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams to deliver operational objectives.
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• Data-driven decision-making capability and experience managing KPIs.
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• Engineering or Manufacturing-related qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent) desirable.
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Commutable from:

Redditch, Alcester and surrounding areas.

Interested?

If you are interested in the Manufacturing Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.