Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager | New Milton | £60,000

Lead with impact. Improve with purpose.

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Manager ready to shape the future of a precision-led aerospace business? Do you thrive on creating a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement?

This is a hands-on, people-centric position. You’ll manage and motivate production teams, streamline manufacturing processes, and champion a safety-first culture. Your influence will be felt across planning, output, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working on behalf of a long-established aerospace manufacturing business on the South Coast, Rubicon is recruiting for a senior leadership role that will see you take full ownership of all manufacturing operations and Health & Safety across a busy and technically advanced site.

As the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll benefit from:

• 37 hours per week with flexible working options
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave
• Salary exchange scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Autonomy, seniority, and the chance to genuinely influence business direction

As the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing production teams, coaching for performance and growth
• Managing production schedules and resources to meet customer, quality, and delivery targets
• Overseeing Health & Safety across the site to ensure full compliance and a safe working environment
• Driving operational efficiency through lean practices and continuous improvement
• Ensuring plant and equipment are maintained and compliant
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to shape the future of the business

As the Manufacturing Manager, your skills and experience will include:

• Proven leadership within aerospace manufacturing or a closely regulated sector
• Strong people management skills with a track record of improving performance
• In-depth understanding of production processes and quality standards
• Health & Safety qualifications and leadership experience
• Confidence to lead change, streamline systems, and drive cultural improvements
• Clear communication skills, sound decision-making, and a calm, practical approach

If you’re ready to lead from the front and bring your manufacturing expertise to a dynamic and respected aerospace business, we want to hear from you. For more information, apply directly to this Manufacturing Manager advert or call Amber at Rubicon and she’ll talk you through the details.