Manufacturing Leader: Lean Ops & Performance

Morgan Ryder; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader to manage day-to-day operations within a highly specialised engineering environment. You will translate objectives into daily priorities, coordinate resources, and drive delivery performance on the shop floor.

You will lead workforce performance, champion Lean principles and ensure health, safety, quality and compliance across the production processes.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing preferred, or significant relevant manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading, directing or coordinating manufacturing teams within heavy industrial, engineering or metal manufacturing.
• Experience operating within a structured quality management system.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, labour deployment and operational performance management.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, resolve resource conflicts and make effective operational decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using KPIs, labour data and production information to drive performance improvements.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Stores and Manufacturing teams.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing standard work, Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of manufacturing activities, ensuring resources, priorities and production requirements are effectively coordinated.
• Translate manufacturing objectives into clear short-term plans and drive delivery performance through effective scheduling and labour deployment.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, resolving barriers and coordinating cross-functional support where required.
• Manage workforce performance, attendance, development and employee relations activities in line with company processes.
• Monitor and drive manufacturing KPIs, ensuring data is used to support performance improvements and decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives, embedding Lean principles and operational best practices.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality and compliance, supporting audits, corrective actions and process discipline.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supervisors and support functions to improve manufacturing processes, maintain work instructions and elevate strategic issues appropriately.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

KPIs

Communication

MS Teams

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader to manage day-to-day operations within a highly specialised engineering environment. You will translate objectives into daily priorities, coordinate resources, and drive delivery performance on the shop floor.

You will lead workforce performance, champion Lean principles and ensure health, safety, quality and compliance across the production processes.