Location: Blackpool
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports to: Factory General Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
About the Role
Were looking for an experienced and driven Manufacturing Manager to join our team in Blackpool. This role is central to delivering operational excellence leading production performance driving continuous improvement and creating a safe motivated and high-performing workplace.
As Manufacturing Manager youll partner closely with the Factory General Manager to deliver the sites strategic objectives ensuring safety quality and efficiency targets are consistently achieved. Youll inspire your team to challenge the status quo embrace change and deliver best-in-class manufacturing performance.
What Youll Do
Support the Factory General Manager in delivering the strategic vision and daily operational plan for your area.
Monitor production performance to ensure operations are within plan; yield wastage energy labour and material costs recommending actions where required.
Lead improvement projects in line with the operations strategy.
Ensure effective management control systems are in place across production areas.
Reduce workplace accidents through proactive engagement and participation in the Valeo Site Safety Audit Programme.
Maintain product quality standards through strict adherence to high manufacturing and hygiene standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the site remains audit-ready.
Drive continuous improvement of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and other key performance metrics.
Champion corporate programs across Safety Quality Lean Environmental and People initiatives.
Build and lead a high-performing team through coaching mentoring and performance management.
Qualifications :
Proven track record in manufacturing leadership and best practice techniques.
Experience engaging and mobilising front-line teams toward common goals.
Strong background in quality control cost management and health safety & environmental compliance.
Demonstrated ability to deliver operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment.
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Commercial acumen with a customer-focused mindset.
Additional Information :
What we offer you in return
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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