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Manufacturing Manager

Location: South Wales

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Start: ASAP

Job Reference: GG/1816

Posted On: March 25, 2025

Overview

Your chance to join a very successful, international food manufacturer with a strong customer base of famous brands.

The successful Manufacturing Manager will ensure efficient production processes, high quality products, a safe work environment and the implementation of production plans.

The Role

The successful Manufacturing Manager will:

  • Ensure safe working practices and respond quickly to any food safety or quality concerns.
  • Manage daily line operations to hit production targets efficiently.
  • Track KPIs and act fast to correct performance gaps.
  • Uphold quality, safety, and production standards across all shifts.
  • Identify process improvements to boost output and cut waste.
  • Champion continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, or similar tools.
  • Drive automation and upgrade initiatives on production lines.
  • Lead and inspire the production team to deliver strong results.
  • Support training, coaching, and development across all team levels.
  • Hold regular team huddles to align on goals and tackle challenges.
  • Collaborate with supply chain to build achievable, resource-smart production plans.
  • Coordinate with maintenance to plan equipment servicing and reduce downtime.
  • Report on production performance, costs, and quality trends.
  • Spot operational risks early and put preventative measures in place.
  • Take ownership of site success and encourage a proactive mindset.
  • Promote open, constructive conversations to drive continuous growth.
  • Support and lead quality reviews, helping to solve and prevent future issues.

The Candidate

The successful Manufacturing Manager will:

  • Have proven leadership in a fast-paced management role.
  • Have a good understanding of workplace safety standards and protocols.
  • Be comfortable using data and stats to solve problems and improve processes.
  • Be a confident presenter, able to communicate clearly at all levels.
  • Have a track record of influencing change.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture.

Next Steps

To apply for this Manufacturing Manager opportunity, or to find out more, please fill out the form below or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463 222 578 or gilbert.gregory@gregory-walker.co.uk quoting reference GG/1816.


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