Manufacturing & Assembly Manager

Dover Precision Components; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company is seeking a Manufacturing & Assembly Manager to oversee shop floor operations at their state-of-the-art facility in Ellesmere Port. The role involves capacity planning, resource allocation, and leading continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and a focus on safety and quality. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive health and welfare offerings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production leadership.
• 7+ years in engineered product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all shop floor operations at the manufacturing site.
• Drive efficiency improvements through KPIs and Operational Excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Capacity Planning

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Mechanical Engineering craft qualification

Tools

3D AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is an opportunity for an ambitious precision engineering production, operations, manufacturing manager to take responsibility for leading all shop floor operations at the main European manufacturing site for Cook Compression at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. This is an 8,000m² state-of-the-art facility, featuring a suite of fully automated, up to 9-axis CNC machining centres, where we are performing the full end-to-end manufacturing process for a wide range of engineered and made-to-order reciprocating compressor components such as valves, pistons, rings, rods, and packing cases.

The role will include capacity planning, labour and resource allocation, workforce cross-training and development, and managing a wide range of strategic and continuous improvement projects, whilst building a culture of trust-based communication.

With a focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development, the Manufacturing & Assembly Manager will report to the Plant Manager and take the lead in driving efficiency improvements through the achievement of KPIs, Operational Excellence, and team growth, whilst significantly contributing to the wider overall business goals.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or other STEM related field, OR an advanced Mechanical Engineering craft qualification such as an apprenticeship or NVQ level 3+, or HNC.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production leadership, preferably in CNC manufacturing.
• Over 7 years of experience employed in an engineered product manufacturing environment, ideally for industrial-level mechanical equipment such as compressors, turbines, pumps, generators, motors, gearboxes, or components thereof.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience of leading change through others using Continuous Improvement techniques and methodologies, backed up with tangible examples.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with a focus on team development.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, IOSH Managing Safely, and experience with raising 5S/housekeeping standards.
• Very strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to present to and interface with customers continually.
• Familiarity with 3D AutoCAD & strong general IT skills.
• A thorough understanding of engineering principles and design practices.
• Ability to analyze data, using statistical process control, and drive data-based decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Projects), and other relevant digital tools – using Excel to create filterable SPC charts, trendlines, pivot tables, formulas, etc.

About The Company

Cook Compression, with over 100 years of history in the Energy Resources industry, has pioneered technology developments and is renowned for the quality and reliability of its products. Part of Dover Precision Components, owned by Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8.5 billion. Delivering innovative equipment, components, software, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees is dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. www.dovercorporation.com

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our portfolio includes products and services under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint spans more than twelve locations in the Americas, and more than six in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL, SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE, BOOSTING FUTURES

We recognize our employees’ needs and provide professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative culture, combined with competitive health and welfare offerings, reflects our commitment. We are Dover Precision Components, #SWE.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining pay, including responsibilities, experience, education, location, and key skills. Pay is part of the Total Rewards package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other factors prohibited by law.

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