Senior Manufacturing Manager

Futures; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation Package of £8,000

15% Bonus

Operational excellence focus

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cornwall is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to enhance operational excellence across its high-performance manufacturing facility. This pivotal role requires a strong leader with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations and a proven track record in driving improvements. Key offerings include a competitive salary, a generous relocation package of £8,000, and a 15% performance bonus. If you are ready for a high-accountability role within a dynamic environment, we'd love to discuss this opportunity further.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in manufacturing engineering management.
• Credible presence on the shop floor with engineering specialists.
• Ability to thrive in high-accountability environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across manufacturing operations.
• Lead improvement initiatives within complex operations.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
• Operate as a hands-on leader on the shop floor while providing strategic guidance.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align operations with business goals.

Skills

Driving OEE improvements

TPM implementation

Leadership and team development

Data-led performance management

Process optimisation

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Cornwall based

Competitive salary + benefits

On behalf of a leading manufacturing company, we are seeking a technically accomplished Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across a high-performance manufacturing operation.

This opportunity is ideal for a leader with deep technical credibility, a strong continuous improvement mindset, and experience thriving in fast-paced, 24/7 environments.

Key Responsibilities & Experience

• Demonstrable success in driving OEE improvements within complex manufacturing operations
• Extensive experience in TPM implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Proven ability to lead and develop technically focused engineering and manufacturing teams
• Strong understanding of data-led performance management and process optimisation
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment
• A hands-on leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• A technically minded Manufacturing Engineering Manager with significant senior-level experience
• A leader who is credible on the shop floor and respected by engineering specialists
• Someone who thrives in high-accountability, high-expectation environments

What's on offer:

• Relocation Package of £8,000
• 15% Bonus
• Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence

If this role aligns with your experience and career ambitions, we’d be keen to discuss the opportunity in more detail.