Manufacturing Manager

Owen Daniels; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Aerospace manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Manufacturing Manager. The role involves overseeing production teams to meet quality and delivery targets, implementing safety standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in the Aerospace industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage large teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position, especially in the Aerospace industry.
• Must have experience managing teams of 75+.
• Familiarity with SQDCP principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enable teams to deliver on production targets while maintaining EHS standards.
• Implement routines to monitor EHS, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Conduct process audits to resolve quality issues.
• Engage in Lean/CI initiatives to improve operations.

Skills

Experience in Aerospace industry

Machining/Fabrication experience

Strong management skills

Managing teams of 75+

SQDCP principles

Job description

Manufacturing Manager

Permanent position. Salary depending on experience. Global Aerospace Business. Derby. ASAP Start.

Owen Daniels is partnered with a global Aerospace manufacturer, who are seeking a Manufacturing Manager on a permanent basis.

Job Description

The role is accountable for enabling the team leaders and manufacturing teams to deliver the daily, weekly, monthly delivery, quality and cost targets whilst maintaining EHS standards, through effective people management. You will be required to support teams to fulfil operational targets by delivering the responsibilities detailed below:

• Implement and maintain "Walk the Floor" routines to monitor and improve EHS, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Operating Rules for capacity use, WIP control, and lead times to meet production targets.
• Apply EHS standards to create a safe, compliant workplace and support relevant EHS responsibilities as needed.
• Conduct process audits to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Identify and escalation performance issues, engaging with teams to drive solutions.
• Use floor observations to report daily metrics and support problem resolution.
• Follow up on problem-solving actions to ensure lasting improvements is maintained.
• Engage and develop team members through briefings, reviews and shift handovers.
• Communicate business objectives and performance expectations clearly.
• Lead and participate in Lean/CI initiatives to improve operations.
• Drive a Continuous Improvement plan using Production System principles in a Visual Factory set‑up.
• Train and develop employees to meet job and performance standards.
• Build and follow a personal development plan.

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position, within the Aerospace industry.
• Experience with Machining/Fabrication is preferable.
• Strong management skills across multiple shifts (Must have experience managing teams of 75+).
• Experience with SQDCP principles is desirable.