Manufacturing Leader

Hunter Selection; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Manufacturing Leader for an employee-owned business in Aberystwyth. The role involves leading the Manufacturing Team, focusing on continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary of £53-58,000 and exceptional benefits including profit sharing, income protection, and a culture of personal development.

Benefits

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Pension (8% employer, 3% employee)

Profit share paid twice a year

Gifted shares

Salary life insurance

Income protection for long-term sickness

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking with EV charging

Qualifications

• Experienced operational leader within a manufacturing environment, overseeing production, stores, and logistics.
• Strong background in people management.
• A good understanding of continuous improvement principles.
• Sound understanding of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire Manufacturing Team, including logistics and stores.
• Stay updated with the latest manufacturing techniques.
• Engage in new product introductions proactively.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
• Manage supplier relationships and stock management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Facilitate internal and external audits and tours.
• Oversee onboarding training for new employees.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

People management

Continuous improvement

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Manufacturing Leader

Aberystwyth SY23

£53-58,000

Commutable from Aberystwyth, Machynlleth, Rhayader, Aberaeron, Tywyn, Dolgellau, Newquay, Cardigan

Benefits

• 25 Days + Bank Holidays which increase with service
• Pension (8% employer, 3% employee)
• Profit share paid twice a year
• Gifted shares
• Salary life insurance
• Income protection for long-term sickness
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking, with free EV charging points
• Relocation package to be discussed

Join a thriving employee-owned business where your success is truly shared. Enjoy profit-sharing bonuses, gifted shares with dividends, and a culture that champions personal development through coaching-led growth. Benefit from exceptional perks including income protection, a comprehensive wellbeing package, and free onsite EV charging. Be part of a workplace that values your future, your wellbeing, and your contribution.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the entire Manufacturing Team, including logistics and stores.
• Stay up to date with the latest manufacturing industry techniques and innovations.
• Proactively engage new product introductions.
• Lead by example in Instilling a continuous improvement culture into the department
• Build and oversee supplier relationships and stock management.
• Complete responsibility for departmental health and safety requirements.
• Facilitate audits and tours of the facility, both internal and external.
• Oversee onboarding training of new employees.

Requirements

• Experienced operational leader within a manufacturing environment, overseeing production, stores and logistics.
• Strong background in people management.
• A good understanding of continuous improvement.
• A sound understanding of health and safety principles.

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV directly to him at (url removed).

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.