Manufacturing Leader: Elevate Diverse Engineering Ops

Theo James Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension matched up to 6%

Annual bonus up to 5%

Job summary

The Manufacturing Leader role in Newcastle requires a hands-on engineering leader to own a varied manufacturing environment. You will bridge manufacturing strategy and execution, coordinating people and resources to maintain delivery performance across multiple processes.

You will lead shop-floor activities, support Supervisors, manage labour, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning and Stores.

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing leadership experience within a heavy industrial, engineering or metal manufacturing environment.
• Experience across machining and fabrication environments would be relevant.
• Hands-on engineering background with progression into leadership is advantageous.
• A degree in business, engineering or manufacturing is preferred, or equivalent experience. Experience with structured quality management systems is required, AS9100 or aerospace/defence experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing activity and coordinate priorities across a broad range of processes.
• Support Supervisors, manage labour and scheduling priorities, monitor KPIs and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning and Stores.
• Translate strategy into clear priorities and ensure delivery performance.
• Take responsibility for people-management activities including performance reviews, objectives and attendance, and drive standardisation and continuous improvement.

Job description

The Manufacturing Leader role in Newcastle requires a hands-on engineering leader to own a varied manufacturing environment. You will bridge manufacturing strategy and execution, coordinating people and resources to maintain delivery performance across multiple processes.

You will lead shop-floor activities, support Supervisors, manage labour, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning and Stores.