Manufacturing Manager in Bridgend

Taylor Higson; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Bridgend seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager. You will oversee production, engineering, and operations, championing health & safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in packaging or FMCG, proficient in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The role offers a salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including 25 days holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership at senior level.
• Experience within packaging or FMCG sector.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and engineering teams for performance.
• Drive efficiencies, reducing downtime and costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Manufacturing Manager
Bridgend, South Wales
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits

Are you a proven Manufacturing Manager with a passion for driving operational excellence?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer in the packaging sector and play a pivotal role as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Role
As Manufacturing Manager, you ll take ownership of production, engineering, and factory operations.
Reporting directly to the MD, you ll lead from the front to deliver against key KPIs and help shape the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production, engineering and factory teams to deliver outstanding performance
• Drive efficiencies across the site, reducing downtime, waste and costs
• Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Manage CAPEX programmes and preventative maintenance strategies
• Set and monitor production KPIs, ensuring OTIF delivery
• Develop and inspire teams through training, coaching and succession planning
• Work closely with commercial, supply chain and quality functions to ensure smooth operations
• Champion health & safety and compliance across the site

What we re looking for:

• Experienced Manufacturing/Production Manager within packaging or wider FMCG
• Proven track record of leadership at senior level, ideally with engineering exposure
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, CI, TPM or similar methodologies
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

The Package:
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, generous pension scheme, private healthcare scheme.

If you re a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply now to find out more.