Manufacturing Manager - 6 Month contract
- Belfast
- £50,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
BelfastVickerstock are proud to be working in exclusive partnership with a ground-breaking, high-growth engineering and manufacturing business in Belfast that is redefining innovation within its sector.This is a genuinely unique opportunity to take a leadership role within a company delivering next-generation technology with global impact - all from a purpose-built advanced manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland.We are now seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee and scale up operations in a highly technical, low-volume, and high-complexity environment.Why This Role?Join one of Northern Ireland's most exciting and forward-thinking engineering companiesLead a highly skilled multi-functional team with full end-to-end production responsibilityInfluence the design and execution of industrialisation strategy during a critical growth phasePlay a key role in delivering truly transformative technology to marketWhat You'll Do:Reporting to the Production Director, you will lead the day-to-day running of the manufacturing function - driving performance across safety, cost, quality and schedule. You'll coordinate resource planning, operational delivery, and continuous improvement, while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and technical teams to ensure operational excellence.Key responsibilities include:Full line management of a growing production team (up to 100 headcount)Ownership of daily operations, resource planning, and workflow coordinationImplementation of KPIs and performance management across the functionCultivating a best-in-class Health & Safety cultureDriving continuous improvement through LEAN, 5S, and other methodologiesSupporting recruitment, onboarding, and development of team leads and operatorsContributing to wider strategic decision-making as the business scalesWhat You'll Need:Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related disciplinePrevious experience managing large teams in a fast-paced production environmentProven leadership in complex or high-growth manufacturing settingsStrong knowledge of LEAN principles, 5S and CI toolsTrack record of embedding safety-first cultures and improving operational performanceExperience with low-volume, high-precision production (preferred, not essential)Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to make decisions under pressureTo speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock on 02890 313720.
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