Manufacturing Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Luton Bennett Full time
Manufacturing Manager Job Description

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:

  • Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you will also have three direct reports.
  • Manufacturing Leadership: Ensure 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

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 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.

Why Join Luton Bennett?

Luton Bennett is a highly successful manufacturer offering long-term stability, fantastic benefits, and an opportunity to take ownership over critical business functions and strategy. This is a great opportunity to join a company who dominate their market as leaders with excellence at the heart of what they do.

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