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Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Wallace Hind Selection LTDBurnley, England, United Kingdom
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

As a leader first, your approach to overcoming challenges as a Manufacturing Manager is based on having the right people in the right place, with the right skills, and above all the right culture. You pride yourself on getting your teams to 'buy-in' to the big picture. With a manufacturing / production background, you seamlessly bridge the gap between the shop floor and senior leadership team.

BASIC SALARY : £60,000 - £70,000

BENEFITS :

  • Bonus c£6,000-£7,000,
  • 7,200 Car Allowance,
  • 7% matched Pension,
  • Private Healthcare,
  • 25 Days Holiday & Stats

LOCATION : Bolton

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS : Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Bury, Oldham, Wigan or Rochdale

JOB OVERVIEW : Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager

Reporting to the Operations Director, your key tasks as our Manufacturing Manager are to motivate, lead, and engage a team of c30 in a 24 / 4 (12 on 12 off shift) manufacturing operation. We have a strong people agenda and need an individual who not only sees the value in an empowered team, but who can bring their experience of creating people-first cultures.

This pivotal role is a part of the senior leadership team that will oversee all aspects of our production processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and product quality while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager

  • Lead, coach, and mentor a team of c30 manufacturing / production staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimise manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
  • Manage the budget for the manufacturing department and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Work closely with H&S, Quality, Engineering, R&D, Procurement, and HR to identify and implement best practices, technology upgrades, and process improvements.
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure departmental and individual performance.
  • Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on manufacturing performance and improvement initiatives.

    • PERSON REQUIREMENTS : Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager

    To be successful as our Manufacturing Manager you'll bring a solid proven track record from a world-class manufacturing environment, where continuous improvement, quality, and leadership are foundations of your success. You will have ideally invested in your personal growth or be aware of Six Sigma, lean and / or similar methodologies.

    You will also have :

  • Led a team of 25+ with experience in multi-shifts and unionised environments.
  • A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, any experience of a chemical or related environment would be ideal as would labels, print, textiles, food & beverage, industrial consumables or packaging.
  • A proven track record in developing a people-first culture; we have the equipment, the processes, and the people. It 'just' needs to be brought together.
  • Commutable to the Bolton site

    • COMPANY :

    As part of a Global billion-dollar business, our reach spans 5 continents. We are a leading player in industrial consumable manufacturing.

    INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

    Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

    Please Note : Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

    REF : MH18157, Wallace Hind Selection

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