Manufacturing Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the coatings industry is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee operations and drive continuous improvement. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing management and will be responsible for leading a team to achieve production goals. Join a growing company that values collaboration and innovation, and offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation programme

Bonus plan

Private medical insurance

Career growth opportunities

Access to Sherwin Academy

Wellbeing and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or production management, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and develop others.
• A hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with data and performance metrics.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture across all levels.
• Lead and develop a team to deliver the production plan on time.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Collaborate with Quality and other departments to resolve issues.
• Manage performance and staffing levels for optimal efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies.
• Coach team leaders to build a culture of ownership and high morale.

Skills

Manufacturing or production management

Leadership skills

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a dynamic Manufacturing Manager who’s passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for delivering operational excellence, inspiring your team, and driving results across production, safety, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Championing a safety-first culture, ensuring safe systems of work and accountability across all levels.
• Leading and developing a team of supervisors and operatives to deliver the production plan on time and to spec.
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Collaborating with Quality and other departments to resolve issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Managing performance, staffing levels, and development to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Using data to monitor KPIs, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing and packaging efficiencies.
• Supporting and coaching team leaders to build a culture of ownership, motivation, and high morale.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or production management, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and develop others.
• A hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with data and performance metrics – Excel proficiency is a must.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset.

Why join us?

• Be part of a business that’s growing, evolving, and investing in its people.
• Work in a culture that values collaboration, ownership, and innovation.
• Make a real impact on how we operate and deliver for our customers.

Our offer to you…

• Work-life balance that supports your wellbeing
• Competitive compensation programme
• Bonus plan to reward your impact
• Private medical insurance
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
• Be part of innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
• Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous training at all levels
• Wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion networks and support, and ID&E programmes that make a difference