Manufacturing Manager

Workchain; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 days holiday incl. BH

Pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Résumé du poste

Workchain in Coventry is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead day-to-day production, coordinate resources and ensure safety, quality and efficiency on a permanent, dayshift basis.

The role requires practical leadership, strong planning skills, and the ability to drive process improvements across production, engineering and purchasing teams.

You will oversee output, cost control and delivery performance while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in manufacturing management and production leadership.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, process improvement and quality control.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating cross-functional work.

Responsabilités

• Manage daily manufacturing activities and coordinate workflow across the production operation
• Plan resources, schedules and priorities to meet production requirements
• Monitor output, quality, costs and delivery performance
• Lead, support and develop production team members
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity and efficiency
• Work closely with engineering, technical, purchasing and other internal teams
• Ensure procedures, health and safety requirements and quality standards are followed
• Investigate production issues and implement effective corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records and provide clear operational updates

Connaissances

Manufacturing leadership

Production planning

Quality control

People management

Health and safety

IT and reporting

Engineering background

Formation

Engineering qualification

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Manufacturing ManagerLocation: CoventrySalary: £40,000–£50,000 per annumJob type: PermanentShift: DaysCategory: TechnicalA manufacturing business in Coventry is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day production activities. This is a permanent opportunity for a practical, organised professional who can support operational performance while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

About the company

The company is a Coventry-based manufacturer and provider of surface finishing solutions, supplying specialist equipment, consumables and related services. Its work combines engineering, design and manufacturing expertise to support customers across a range of industrial applications, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing activities and coordinate workflow across the production operation
• Plan resources, schedules and priorities to meet production requirements
• Monitor output, quality, costs and delivery performance
• Lead, support and develop production team members
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity and efficiency
• Work closely with engineering, technical, purchasing and other internal teams
• Ensure procedures, health and safety requirements and quality standards are followed
• Investigate production issues and implement effective corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records and provide clear operational updates

Skills and qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing management or production leadership role
• Strong knowledge of production planning, process improvement and quality control
• Confident people-management, communication and decision‑making skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach with good attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a technical manufacturing environment
• Good IT and reporting skills
• A relevant technical, engineering or manufacturing qualification would be advantageous

Benefits

• Permanent employment opportunity
• Day-shift working pattern
• Salary of £40,000–£50,000 per annum

£55,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Up to £62,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

£52,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme