Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager
Leading UK Manufacturer: Electrical products, welding, fabrication, assembly, metal work, metal products
Salary: Up to £95,000 DOE
Location: North County Down/South County Antrim
Benefits: Car allowance, bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension, life insurance and a comprehensive benefits package
Industries: Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Petrochem, Data Centers, Chemical Processing, Construction, Commercial Buildings (Education, Healthcare/Medical), Government
Responsibility: Headcount of 100 people – including, operations, production, assembly, maintenance etc. 
Progression: Opportunity to progress to General Manager

The Role:

Ready to take full ownership of a fast‑paced manufacturing operation and drive real, measurable impact? We’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing/Production Manager to lead a multi‑functional team, elevate performance, and shape the future of our site.

In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind operational excellence — delivering daily/weekly/monthly targets, strengthening quality standards, and championing a culture built on safety, continuous improvement, and high performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading manufacturing, warehouse and engineering teams to maximise output and efficiency
• Driving KPI performance across OEE, OTIF, cycle time, stock management and more
• Overseeing production planning, scheduling and ERP utilisation (Epicor experience a bonus)
• Embedding strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Managing resources, developing people, and building a high‑performing, cross‑skilled workforce
• Leading root‑cause analysis, improvement projects and operational problem‑solving
• Collaborating with Procurement, Commercial and Logistics to strengthen supply chain performance

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing teams across engineering disciplines such as production, operations, maintenance, logistics etc
• Proven leadership in manufacturing, production or operations management
• Strong track record of delivering improvements and driving performance though Continuous Improvements e.g. 5S, Kaizen and SixSigma
• Experience of driving KPI performance across OEE, OTIF, cycle etc
• A background in Welding, Fabrication, Metal or Electrical products
• Experience with ERP systems and data‑driven decision making

What’s on offer:

Salary: Up to £95,000 DOE
Benefits: Car allowance (circa £6,000, bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension, life insurance and a comprehensive benefits package
Progression: Clear route to a more senior level responsibility i.e. General Manager/Director of Operations/Production