Manufacturing Manager

Tandem Design; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wellingborough seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee operations, ensuring smooth production flow and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing management, proven leadership experience, and excellent project management skills. Competitive salary of £38,000 to £45,000 per annum, with potential for higher salaries for exceptional candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering or manufacturing management.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, support, and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the manufacturing department, identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes.
• Monitor lead times, deadlines, and output to ensure the manufacturing schedule remains on track.
• Engage directly with staff to understand performance challenges and provide mentoring.

Skills

Leadership experience

Planning and organisation

Communication

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Project management

Job description

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Salary: £38,000 £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Higher salaries may be considered for exceptional candidates expected salary should be advised when applying.

About The Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company with a reputation for quality, precision, and innovation. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth production flow, efficient processes, and continuous improvement across all departments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience (£38,000£45,000, with flexibility for the right candidate)
• Opportunity to drive operational excellence in a respected manufacturing environment
• Supportive leadership team and clear progression opportunities
• Further benefits to be discussed at interview

Key Responsibilities

• Attend regular production meetings with supervisors and the Engineering Director to review schedules, delays, and lead times.
• Liaise closely with the Sales team regarding order progress, delivery times, and production capacity.
• Participate in disciplinary meetings with HR as required.
• Oversee and manage the manufacturing department, identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes and implement new efficiencies.
• Assess manpower requirements and advise on staffing levels across departments.
• Plan and allocate additional hours or resources as necessary to meet production targets.
• Monitor lead times, deadlines, and output to ensure the manufacturing schedule remains on track.
• Engage directly with staff to understand performance challenges, providing mentoring and guidance to support improvement.

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong background in engineering or manufacturing management.
• Not a hands‑on production role strong understanding of manufacturing concepts, processes, and workflows is essential.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, support, and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills.
• Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Strong communicator with the ability to liaise across departments in a professional, calm, and methodical manner.
• Proactive, disciplined, and results‑driven with a friendly yet firm management style.

Interested? Please click apply.

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