Manufacturing Site Manager

C&d Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Merthyr, South Wales is seeking a Manufacturing Site Manager to ensure production targets are met and maintain high standards in health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join the Senior Leadership team, overseeing operations and leading teams to achieve excellence in all areas of manufacturing.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a similar operations role within manufacturing.
• Training in Continuous Improvement Techniques such as Six Sigma or LEAN.
• Knowledge of maintenance and plant management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to ensure the health & safety of all associates!
• Manage production supervision & associates daily to achieve KPI targets.
• Implement long-term growth plans and develop strategies to achieve production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree or HNC in Business Operations Management

Job description

Thrive Oldham is recruiting a Manufacturing Site Manager for our well-established client in the Merthyr, South Wales area.

Working as part of the Senior Leadership team, the Operations Manager will assume overall responsibility for Production, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse/Logistics, and Facilities. Leading teams to ensure the health & safety of all associates is of the highest priority, while maintaining high standards of housekeeping & organization, and achieving production plans to meet or exceed customer expectations.

The role involves managing & reporting departmental KPIs and plans for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Reduce all internal risks & ensure adherence to all Health & Safety regulations.
• Promote high standards of product quality and maintain excellent housekeeping throughout the factory.
• Ensure all production targets and plans are achieved in line with requirements.
• Maintain control over labor costs, including overtime, within the budget.
• Manage production supervision & associates in daily manufacturing activities, ensuring KPI targets are met or exceeded.
• Address labor and quality concerns promptly by managing workforce output.
• Implement long-term growth plans and develop strategies to achieve production goals.
• Ensure a "right first time" approach to quality.
• Plan resources & schedule workloads in line with customer demands.
• Manage & control all processes/equipment to ensure high productivity, actively identifying potential bottlenecks and devising plans to address them.
• Maintain tight control of timekeeping & attendance.
• Attend internal and customer meetings to ensure objectives are met.
• Communicate effectively across departments and encourage feedback.
• Promote product and customer awareness among production staff, fostering continuous improvement.
• Support business management teams in implementing policies, standards, and goals.
• Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all staff.
• Actively promote and document training & development of employees.
• Ensure manufacturing flexibility charts are current and relevant.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Zero reportable incidents
• High housekeeping standards throughout manufacturing
• Achievement of monthly plans/forecasts
• Customer On-Time Delivery percentage
• Production loading
• Labor costs & Overtime
• Scrap & internal rejects
• Employee morale & interaction with shopfloor associates
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years in a similar operations role within manufacturing.
• Degree or HNC in business operations management or related field.
• Training in Continuous Improvement Techniques such as Six Sigma or LEAN.
• Excellent leadership and management skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience in solving tactical operational issues with strategic implications.
• Hands-on approach, visible and engaging with all team members.
• Ability to inspire and coach a high-performing team.
• Organized, methodical, and calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of maintenance and plant management is essential.

Salary: Competitive, TBD

Working Days: To be confirmed.