Manufacturing Manager

Total Search Partners; Bexwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for Dorplan in Downham Market. The ideal candidate will manage all manufacturing operations, develop strategies for operational excellence, and lead teams across production and logistics. With a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus bonus, this position is essential for driving growth and innovation in a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits

Bonus

Comprehensive package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing complex operations and driving improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Drive cost reduction and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing technologies

Automation

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Downham Market

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Package

Monday - Friday (Days)

Total Search Partners are working with Dorplan, to add in a newly created Manufacturing Manager role to their rapidly growing team. Dorplan offer a comprehensive range of 3rd-party accredited doorset solutions, combined with first-class project management and support services.

The Manufacturing Manager oversees the entire manufacturing function, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. This role involves managing production, quality, health and safety, and logistics teams, optimising manufacturing systems, and driving innovation and efficiency across operations.

This role requires a big thinker (and deliverer!), the businesses has realistic ambitions to double it's turnover in the next 3 years, and needs a senior leadership team with the desire and ability to drive manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of manufacturing operations across one or more facilities.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to meet business objectives.
• Oversee production planning, capacity management, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Drive cost reduction, process optimisation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to improve product design and manufacturability.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional projects and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Strong strategic thinking and organisational skills.
• Proven track record of managing complex operations and driving improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing technologies, and automation.

If you would like more information on this role, please apply directly and we will reach out for a confidential conversation