Manufacturing Manager: Lead Lean Operations & Teams

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Long service awards

Childcare support

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business in Ashford, Kent, seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations and drive performance across safety, quality and delivery.

You will develop high-performing teams, implement Lean initiatives, manage budgets and KPIs, and work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to optimise site performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Operations Management required.
• Significant manufacturing management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality and delivery targets.
• Manage, coach and develop production teams.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including productivity, quality, OEE and cost performance.
• Manage operational budgets and resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Budgets & KPIs

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business in Ashford, Kent, seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations and drive performance across safety, quality and delivery.

You will develop high-performing teams, implement Lean initiatives, manage budgets and KPIs, and work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to optimise site performance.