Manufacturing Manager

Gap Personnel

  • Telford, Shropshire
  • £70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager on a permanent basis for our client based in Telford. This role is suited to someone that has previous experience managing within FMCG and production.HoursMonday - Friday8am - 4pm(additional hours maybe required)Pay£60,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Description and key responsibilities as a Manufacturing Manager:Lead, manage and develop Shift Managers and CI Manager, including performance management, annual appraisals and training.Ensure effective team recruitment, on-boarding, and continuous professional development.Oversee absence management, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and employee well-being in line with company policy.Drive a safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, etc.).Guarantee product quality standards in alignment with ISO 9001; promote a quality-first mindset.Manage cost control for labour, materials, waste, consumables and engineering.Ensure production efficiency by implementing Run to Standards practices (SOPs, Centrelining, downtime tracking, etc.).Lead new product launches, technical testing and raw material evaluations.Deliver and embed Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy using tools like 5S, Kaizen, SMED, RCA, and DMAIC.Facilitate CI events and support team upskilling with CI Engineers and Trainers.Oversee maintenance planning in coordination with Engineering, including TPM and outage scheduling.Proactively manage employee performance, including probation reviews, improvement plans, and capability processes.Communicate KPIs, policies, and procedures clearly across teams.Ensure compliance with all HR, Health & Safety, and Company standards, including conduct and timekeeping.Qualifications and skills required as a Manufacturing Manager:Essential Qualifications:Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within a fast-paced production environment.Formal CI/Lean Six Sigma training (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).Stron

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