Manufacturing Manager

Permanent Futures Limited; Middleton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Middleton is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee operations in a fast-paced assembly environment. This critical leadership role involves managing production targets, optimizing workflows, and developing team leaders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong operational background and a passion for continuous improvement, while also fostering a positive and accountable culture. If you are a hands-on leader with people management capabilities, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, assembly-focused manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong people management and leadership skills are necessary.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all assembly manufacturing activities and meet production targets.
• Manage workflow, capacity, and resource allocation effectively.
• Lead and develop a team of assembly leaders and operators.
• Set clear performance expectations and foster an accountable culture.
• Identify and address skills gaps through training programs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Continuous improvement

Operational efficiency

Job description

Can you ensure you get control of a shop floor to ensure products go out on time and at the right quality?

Are you firm but fair to ensure productivity from hourly paid staff, always focused on walking the floor to ensure what should be happening is happening?

Do you understand an assembly focused production environment?

This could be the role for you!

We are seeking an experienced and driven Manufacturing Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced, assembly-focused manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on operational leader with strong people management capability and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Manufacturing Manager - Role and Responsibilities

Oversee all assembly manufacturing activities to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are met.

Manage and optimise workflow, capacity, resource allocation, and equipment utilisation.

Ensure adherence to production schedules while maintaining flexibility to manage changeovers and priority shifts.

Lead, motivate, and develop assembly team leaders, supervisors, and operators.

Set clear performance expectations and drive a positive, accountable, and inclusive culture.

Identify skills gaps and implement structured training and development programmes.