Manufacturing Manager

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Accelero Full time £50,000 - £60,000 per year

Manufacturing Manager

Cardiff, free parking onsite

Salary: £35,000 + bonus

Benefits: 19% pension, 33 days A/L, Half day every Friday, Private Health, Onsite Gym.

Location: Cardiff, free parking onsite

As the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of seven engineers across areas such as new product introduction, process development, and industrial engineering. This is a highly managerial role focused on guiding, developing, and supporting your team while driving performance and operational excellence. The role requires close collaboration with other departments throughout the full product lifecycle — from concept and quotation, through to mass production and ongoing quality improvement.

The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for a team of engineers.
  • Mentor and develop team members, supporting both technical growth and professional development.
  • Champion engineering quality, working closely with cross-functional partners to maintain and improve standards.
  • Drive team performance through clear KPIs, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
  • Implement and refine processes to ensure effective tracking and continuous improvement.
  • Lead problem-solving initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.

Essential Criteria

  • Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
  • Proven experience in leading and developing a technical or engineering team.
  • Strong understanding of product development processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma preferred).
  • Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated "lead by example" approach, with a positive and proactive mindset.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and development, both personally and for the team.

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