Manufacturing Manager

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized manufacturing company based in Coventry is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee operations and ensure quality in production. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of production processes. This full-time position offers a salary between £40,000 - £42,000 per year and aims to optimize productivity while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on specialist engineering.
• Surface finishing experience preferred.
• Experience in the Aerospace industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule operations for production output.
• Communicate production status and potential delays.
• Liaise with Office, Sub-contracting employees, and Customers.
• Attend quality and production meetings.
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies.
• Propose process improvements for productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Job description

Contek Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a specialist manufacturing company, located in Coventry. Due to an increase in customer orders, they are now on the hunt for a Manufacturing Manager to join their growing team, on a full-time, permanent basis.

Company Profile

Our client is a family-owned business based in Coventry, UK. They specialise in providing surface finishing solutions. The company manufacture a range of machines, the consumables and offer a subcontract finishing service. Their products are supplied into a range of industries from Automotive, Aerospace, Medical and 3D Printing.

Job Role

Manufacturing Manager, full-time, permanent. Working hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday (06:30 AM until 15:00 PM). Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per year (Dependent on experience).

Responsibilities

• Managing and scheduling operations in regard to quality & quantity of production output for customer supplied parts.
• Communicate production status, potential delays, or issues to management and stakeholders/customers.
• Liaising between Office & Sub-contracting employees & Customer to ensure internal & external customer satisfaction.
• Attend internal & external quality and production meetings.
• Visit customers as and when required for production and quality related activities.
• Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or areas for improvement in the production process.
• Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or production timelines.
• Propose and implement process improvements to optimize productivity and reduce costs.
• Maintaining cleanliness in production and common areas.
• Adhering to and enforcing health and safety standards along with company policies.
• To liaise with the Senior Polisher in order to achieve the most effective and efficient daily production output.
• Address real-time production challenges, around staff, materials and equipment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential, primarily within a specialist engineering environment. Surface finishing would be ideal.
• Knowledge or experience within the Aerospace industry would be preferred.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to work with diverse teams.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes.
• Experience within process improvement