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Manufacturing Operations Director

1 month 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.

Role Overview:

Join a highly successful manufacturer offering long term stability, fantastic benefits, with 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you will also have three direct reports.
  • Design, develop, and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with company goals. Ensure flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness to meet customer demands.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with the quality department to ensure customer satisfaction and deliver high-quality products with zero complaints.
  • 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.