Manufacturing Manager: Safety & Continuous Improvement

Chemring Energetics UK Ltd; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemring Energetics UK is seeking a Production Manager to lead assigned production teams, delivering safe, compliant, high-quality and cost-conscious manufacturing performance in line with business objectives. You will develop high-performing teams across operators and technicians, ensuring skills, training and competence, while driving continuous improvement, cost control and strong safety culture.

This role demands a proactive approach to risk management, regulatory compliance and continuous

Qualifications

• Relevant manufacturing leadership experience supported by a degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience managing production or manufacturing teams.
• Demonstrated track record of leading teams to deliver safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in performance management, employee development and workforce planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience operating within a highly regulated, process-driven environment.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities are carried out in full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Security legislation, company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives while maintaining a strong culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams have the appropriate skills, training and competence to safely and effectively operate across assigned production areas.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, conduct and development, including succession planning, regular reviews and personal development plans.
• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, risk assessments, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain ownership and control of assigned facilities, equipment, materials and production processes, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations.
• Act as Building Owner where assigned, ensuring planned maintenance activities, inspections and associated actions are completed.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and productivity initiatives to support operational excellence.
• Ensure effective control and accountability of materials, work in progress and finished goods within the assigned area.
• Provide clear and effective leadership and communication to production teams, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and wider business objectives.
• Support site emergency response arrangements and undertake designated emergency response responsibilities as required.
• Deputise for the Manufacturing Manager and support wider operational, business improvement and organisational change initiatives where required.

Job description

Chemring Energetics UK is seeking a Production Manager to lead assigned production teams, delivering safe, compliant, high-quality and cost-conscious manufacturing performance in line with business objectives. You will develop high-performing teams across operators and technicians, ensuring skills, training and competence, while driving continuous improvement, cost control and strong safety culture.

This role demands a proactive approach to risk management, regulatory compliance and continuous