Manufacturing Manager

Eko Talent; Exeter; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee operations at a food manufacturing site in the South West. The successful candidate will drive performance improvements, manage resources effectively, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This head leadership role demands strong management skills and a proven record in manufacturing processes. A competitive salary package is offered, alongside a performance bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company Vehicle

Competitive Salary Package

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior operational role within manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills with team engagement.
• Results-oriented with strategic and operational balance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of site operations including production and quality.
• Develop and manage site budgets and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Health and safety legislation understanding

Strategic thinking

Performance improvement capability

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager

Salary - £80,000

Benefits Package Up To £100,000 including Performance Bonus + Company Vehicle

Monday - Friday - Day Shift

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Manufacturing Manager to take full responsibility for the management and performance of our clients fast paced food manufacturing site and future sites in the South West region.

This is head leadership role, accountable for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving continuous improvement and delivering against business objectives.

Our client, a market leader in food production, is seeking a dynamic senior leader to shape the future of their site.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of site operations, including production, maintenance, quality, health & safety, and logistics.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure production targets are consistently met, while maintaining quality, compliance, and safety standards.
• Manage resources effectively to maximise efficiency, minimise downtime, and optimise costs.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, implementing initiatives to enhance processes, productivity, and site performance.
• Maintain strong compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, ensuring best practice across the site.
• Develop and deliver site budgets and KPIs, reporting performance to senior leadership.
• Act as the key contact for the site, liaising with internal stakeholders, customers, and external regulators.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and engage teams.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, health & safety legislation, and quality standards.
• Results-oriented, commercially astute, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on operational management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvements and deliver against KPIs.

How to Apply

To apply for the Manufacturing Manager position, please submit your CV via this advert. Alternatively, for more information, feel free to contact the team at Eko Talent on (phone number removed)