Manufacturing Manager

Prime Appointments Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free long-term opportunity

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Tooling Manager or Engineering Manager to lead a precision engineering operation. You will oversee tooling, processes, quality and Health & Safety while supporting day-to-day factory activity.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a strong background in tooling and machining, and the ability to interpret technical drawings to drive continuous improvement and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within precision engineering or toolmaking.
• Strong background in production tooling and toolmaking.
• Hands-on machining and workshop experience.
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and tolerances.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Practical approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, tooling and processes.
• Design, manufacture and maintain jigs, fixtures and production tooling.
• Develop and improve methods and processes.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Provide hands-on technical support and resolve workshop issues.
• Drive improvements in quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Lead, motivate and develop the workshop team.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and quality.
• Work with senior management to achieve targets and support business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

Production tooling

Toolmaking

Machining

Job description

Salary circa £60,000 depending on experience

Prime Appointments are recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Tooling Manager or Engineering Manager to join an established precision engineering business with over 80 years of industry experience.

Supplying sectors including aerospace, defence, rail, marine and heavy engineering, the company is looking for a hands-on leader to oversee tooling, processes, quality and Health & Safety, while supporting day-to-day factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, tooling and processes.
• Design, manufacture and maintain jigs, fixtures and production tooling.
• Develop and improve methods and processes.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Provide hands-on technical support and resolve workshop issues.
• Drive improvements in quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Lead, motivate and develop the workshop team.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and quality.
• Work with senior management to achieve targets and support business growth.

About You

• Proven experience within precision engineering or toolmaking
• Strong background in production tooling and toolmaking.
• Hands-on machining and workshop experience.
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and tolerances.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Practical approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits

• Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm; Friday 8:00am-1:00pm.
• 28 days' holiday, increasing to 34 days with service.
• Free on-site parking.
• Long-term opportunity within an established business.

Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.

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