Manufacturing Manager
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits
Application date: 13th Jan 2025
About Our Client
Our client is a growing manufacturing company based in Ellesmere Port
Job Description
To support the Managing Director Deliver a manufacturing capability and develop an operations team in delivering a high quality product to customer specifications within the prescribed lead time
Deliver exceptional performance in People, Quality, Delivery & Cost
Develop the operations team in to a problem solving culture
Drive a lean culture through the business
Manage the operations teams and develop relationships with clients to deliver to customer expectations on time in full
Maintain the companies Quality and Health and safety within the operations areas
Support the recruitment and ongoing training of all operations staff
Deliver exceptional communications within the operations teams
Be the focal point for placing material orders with suppliers and maintaining inventory levels of raw materials and bought in parts to successfully run the operational areas.
The Successful Applicant
The post holder will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in this role and will be expected to develop and enhance the current operations team and using your experience strive to deliver exceptional customer delivery performance whilst reducing cost but increasing quality and delivery. You must demonstrate a track record in this.
You will be a proven Manufacturing Manager / Production Manager / Operations Manager
Preferably you will have a welding or fabrication manufacturing background.
You must have worked for a SME Manufacturing company in a permanent role such as this.
Automotive or Aerospace background in metal finishing wet paint, powder coating, and blasting. Sound knowledge of welding principles and have a hands on can do attitude – desirable.
Strong managing and leadership skills with a clear capability in leading small production teams.
What’s on Offer
£50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits.