Manufacturing Manager

Bis Henderson; Coventry; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A European automotive supplier is looking for a talented individual to join their UK operation as a Production and Maintenance Manager. This role involves defining team structures, establishing Lean manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with quality and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have strong managerial experience within production, engineering, or maintenance, accompanied by an engineering-related degree. Candidates must have unrestricted rights to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a managerial role within production and maintenance.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Experience in an automated technical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the Production and Maintenance team model.
• Establish Lean manufacturing processes and manage teams.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and Quality requirements.

Skills

Managerial experience in automated manufacturing

Experience in Lean Manufacturing tools

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in MS Office

Education

Engineering related degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS solutions

Job description

Location: Coventry

Salary: circa £60,000

We have a very exciting opportunity to join a European tier 1 automotive supplier in a new role as they establish their UK operation which will lead the Production and Maintenance teams in a Lean Manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the Production and Maintenance team model
• Establish a robust Lean manufacturing process, lead and manage Production and Maintenance teams and manage KPI reporting
• Ensure compliance with EHS and Quality requirements
• Employ a continuous improvement approach to optimise productivity, using systems in place

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a managerial role within production and maintenance in an automated technical manufacturing environment (engineering, mechanics, industrial, automotive)
• Engineering related degree or equivalent experience
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing tools
• Systems capability across ERP, CMMS solutions
• Excellent communication skills and MS Office fluency

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.