ASSA ABLOY
Manufacturing Manager
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Manufacturing Manager
Location: Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our production operations and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, and people development.
You will be responsible for ensuring manufacturing targets are achieved efficiently and safely while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and delivery targets.
- Develop and motivate high-performing production teams.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
- Manage manufacturing budgets and operational resources.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to optimise performance and minimise downtime.
About You
You will have:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
- Significant manufacturing management experience in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing operational performance, budgets, and KPIs.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Desirable
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
Why Join Us?
We offer the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing and ambitious manufacturing operation. You'll join a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional development while providing the support and resources needed to succeed.
What We Offer
At Sunray Engineering, we value our people and are committed to supporting their development and wellbeing. In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Bonus scheme.
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
- Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution, increasing to 12%.
- 25 days annual leave plus Holiday Flex Scheme.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Long Service Awards.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Childcare Voucher Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
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