Manufacturing Operations Manager

4 weeks ago

Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Luton Bennett Full time
Manufacturing Manager Opportunity

Location: Plymouth

Salary: Up to £72,000 DOE + Retention Bonus after 6 months' probation completed + Relocation Support can be provided + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance 3x Annual Salary + Pension 5% Matched + Up to 12% bonus based on meeting KPI's + Company discount scheme + Bupa Private Healthcare for yourself and dependants

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (Flexible working, core hours to be covered). Core Hours: 9am – 3pm Mon-Thurs and 9am – 2pm on Friday.

Job Overview

Luton Bennett is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Manager to join their team. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing a manufacturing strategy aligned with company goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manufacturing Leadership: Develop and implement a manufacturing strategy that ensures flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness to meet customer demands.
  • Operational Management: Oversee the 24-hour production process, managing 400+ staff through a team of three shift managers. Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety, quality, and budget standards.
  • Team Development: Provide leadership and coaching to the production management and supervisory teams. Foster a people-centered management culture focused on development, health, safety, and employee welfare.
  • Quality & Customer Focus: Collaborate with the quality department to ensure customer satisfaction and deliver high-quality products with zero complaints.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives that enhance productivity, improve cost control, and ensure timely delivery. Lead future planning efforts and ensure the delivery of Continuous Improvement (CIP) activities.
Requirements
  • A degree or equivalent in leadership, management, or engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven experience in managing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Knowledge of sheet metal, paint processes, and assembly operations.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing (OEE, Kanban, SMED, TPM, 5S).
  • Automotive or First Tier Automotive experience.

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