Manufacturing Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coating solutions company in Bolton le Sands is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Manager. You will champion safety, lead teams, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have proven production management experience and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive compensation program, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities in an innovative environment. Join us and make a real impact on operations and customer delivery.

Benefits

Competitive compensation programme

Bonus plan

Private medical insurance

Career growth opportunities

Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous training

Wellbeing and inclusion support programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and coach others.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with data and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture ensuring all work systems are safe.
• Lead and develop a team to deliver the production plan on time.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with Quality and other departments to resolve issues.
• Use data to monitor KPIs and improve efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Excel proficiency

Commercial awareness

Job description

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.
• 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

About Us

• Life… with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being
• Career… with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection… with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
• It’s all here for you… let’s Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.