Morgan Ryder
Manufacturing Leader
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Manufacturing Leader
Newcastle
To £60,000 + annual performance bonus.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Leader to play a critical role in the day-to-day operational management of our manufacturing function.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this position sits between strategic direction and shop-floor execution. You will be responsible for translating manufacturing objectives into daily and short-term operational priorities, coordinating resources, resolving operational challenges and ensuring consistent delivery performance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of manufacturing activities, ensuring resources, priorities and production requirements are effectively coordinated.
- Translate manufacturing objectives into clear short-term plans and drive delivery performance through effective scheduling and labour deployment.
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, resolving barriers and coordinating cross-functional support where required.
- Manage workforce performance, attendance, development and employee relations activities in line with company processes.
- Monitor and drive manufacturing KPIs, ensuring data is used to support performance improvements and decision-making.
- Lead continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives, embedding Lean principles and operational best practices.
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality and compliance, supporting audits, corrective actions and process discipline.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supervisors and support functions to improve manufacturing processes, maintain work instructions and escalate strategic issues appropriately.
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Experience & Qualifications
- Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing preferred, or significant relevant manufacturing leadership experience.
- Proven experience leading, directing or coordinating manufacturing teams within a heavy industrial, engineering or metal manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating within a structured quality management system.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, labour deployment and operational performance management.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, resolve resource conflicts and make effective operational decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using KPIs, labour data and production information to drive performance improvements.
- Ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Planning, Stores and Manufacturing teams.
- Working knowledge of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience implementing standard work, Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
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What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead and influence daily manufacturing operations within a highly specialised engineering environment.
- A collaborative culture focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement and employee development.
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies serving critical global industries.
- Career growth opportunities within an international engineering and manufacturing group.
If you are an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence, people leadership and continuous improvement, we would welcome your application.
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