Manufacturing Group Lead - Auto Tech & Process Optimization

Langham Recruitment; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Bank holidays included

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Study support and career progression

Job summary

Langham Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Group Manager for an automotive technology client in Wymondham. You will lead a manufacturing function, drive performance and deliver sophisticated engineering systems safely and to high quality standards.

Work across Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams to optimise ERP usage, manage production schedules and develop a high-performing team through coaching and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing or production teams.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor or similar.
• Knowledge of production planning, work orders, inventory management and manufacturing reporting.
• Excellent organisational and project planning skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and complex production schedules.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use manufacturing data to drive operational improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the manufacturing team, creating a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional development and continuous learning.
• Plan, schedule and prioritise manufacturing activities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage production resources, materials and facilities to achieve delivery targets.
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure materials and production plans are aligned.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, quality and operational performance.
• Ensure production data, Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings and work orders are accurately maintained within the ERP system.
• Monitor KPIs, production performance and manufacturing metrics to identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and operational excellence throughout the manufacturing function.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company processes.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Project planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Tools

IFS ERP

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Epicor

Job description

Langham Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Group Manager for an automotive technology client in Wymondham. You will lead a manufacturing function, drive performance and deliver sophisticated engineering systems safely and to high quality standards.

Work across Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams to optimise ERP usage, manage production schedules and develop a high-performing team through coaching and continuous improvement initiatives.