Manufacturing Lead

Verso Recruitment Group; Aberystwyth; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share paid twice yearly

Stable business with long‑term growth plans

Opportunity to build and lead a high‑performing team

Job summary

An established manufacturing business in Aberystwyth is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to oversee their manufacturing function. This senior role entails developing strategy and managing operations, ensuring quality and compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should demonstrate proven leadership experience and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth while being part of a stable and growing organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in people leadership and performance management.
• Adept in problem-solving and decision-making with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with MRP systems and new technology implementation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing function and develop people, processes, and strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement and support New Product Introduction.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Proven people leadership experience including coaching

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making

Effective communicator able to work collaboratively

Ability to prioritise and delegate

Comfortable adopting and implementing new technologies

Experience working within cross‑functional environments

Knowledge and experience using MRP systems

Strong IT literacy across standard Windows applications

Job description

Manufacturing Lead

Salary: Up to £60,000

Working Pattern: 1 day per week work from home

Contract: Permanent

Verso Recruitment Group provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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We’re working with an established manufacturing business based in Aberystwyth, operating within a technology‑led, high‑value engineering sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Lead to take full responsibility for their Manufacturing function.

This is a senior leadership role with accountability for both the strategic direction and day‑to‑day performance of manufacturing, working closely with cross‑functional teams to support current operations and future growth.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing manufacturing people, processes and strategy to deliver high‑quality, technically complex products. The role combines leadership, operational excellence and collaboration, ensuring manufacturing supports business objectives while embedding a strong continuous‑improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full Manufacturing function, including production, stores and logistics
• Act as the Manufacturing representative across the wider business
• Develop and deliver a Manufacturing strategy aligned with long‑term business objectives
• Champion continuous improvement and modern manufacturing practices
• Work closely with Sales and Operations to deliver customer orders and plan against forecasts
• Support New Product Introduction through structured gating processes with Engineering and related teams
• Ensure training plans and records are maintained across the department
• Build and manage supplier relationships and oversee stock control
• Hold departmental sign‑off responsibility for documentation, training and budgets
• Take full accountability for manufacturing health & safety
• Facilitate internal and external audits and site visits
• Oversee onboarding and development of new team members
• Drive innovation while maintaining quality and compliance
• Promote engagement, recognition and team development

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven people leadership experience including coaching, development and performance management
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability
• Effective communicator able to work collaboratively across departments
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands
• Comfortable adopting and implementing new technologies
• Experience working within cross‑functional environments
• Knowledge and experience using MRP systems
• Strong IT literacy across standard Windows‑based applications

Why apply?

• Senior leadership role with real influence over manufacturing strategy
• Hybrid working (one day per week from home)
• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Profit share paid twice yearly
• Stable business with long‑term growth plans
• Opportunity to build, lead and develop a high‑performing manufacturing team

Contact

Lewis Phillips

01582 369359

[e-mail]

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment

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