Nicholas Associates
Manufacturing Manager
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Do you have a background working with any of the following processes: EDM Machining, Multi axis laser, welding or forming metals with hydraulics presses?
Would you be competent leading an experience team within a high precision environment? If so then please read on
Job Title: Manufacturing Manager – Aerospace department
Pay: Up to £62,000 DOE
Hours: 07:30 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 12:30 on a Friday.
Location: Near Redditch
Industry: Manufacturing – precision engineering
Structure:
Leading a team of x6 Manufacturing Engineers, responsible for the Toolroom and it’s operators, whilst working closely with the Production Manager to rectify production issues.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across our production environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering operational excellence across Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) while supporting and developing engineering and manufacturing teams.
The successful candidate will be a visible leader on the shop floor, championing operational performance, safety culture, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Manager role:
- Deliver operational targets across EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD), supporting the site's Operational Control Model.
- Maintain a visible shop-floor presence through regular Walk the Floor activities, driving issue identification and resolution.
- Lead daily operational routines and meetings, taking ownership of manufacturing and engineering challenges.
- Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance through JSOs, Risk Assessments and safe working practices.
- Provide practical technical solutions to improve operational performance, safety and process efficiency.
- Identify and address manufacturing constraints, driving improvements in productivity, flow and waste reduction.
- Lead continuous improvement and structured problem-solving activities across the value stream.
- Support, coach and develop Manufacturing Engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Drive cross-functional collaboration, accountability and achievement of key performance indicators.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement and employee engagement.
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The ideal candidate / Manufacturing Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
- Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment that consist of one of the following processes – EDM Machining, Multi axis laser, Precision welding and/or press work.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and developing engineering and operational talent.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence, motivate, and lead teams to deliver operational objectives.
- Data-driven decision-making capability and experience managing KPIs.
- Engineering or Manufacturing-related qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent) desirable.
Commutable from:
Redditch, Alcester and surrounding areas.
Interested?
If you are interested in the Manufacturing Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
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