About the business
I'm working with a fast-growing manufacturing business that's really investing in its site, its people, and its equipment. They're in a strong growth phase and putting a lot into improving how the factory runs day to day.
It's a hands-on environment where things are moving quickly, so it suits someone who likes being close to the action and making real changes rather than just talking about them.
The role
This is a key role in the business, taking ownership of line performance and helping bring new equipment into the factory properly. It's not just about getting machines in, it's about making sure they actually run well, hit targets, and keep improving.
You'll be working across engineering, operations, and suppliers, acting as the link between them and making sure projects and improvements land properly.
What you will be doing
Taking full ownership of how the production lines perform, making sure they're running consistently and hitting targets rather than firefighting issues as they come up
Leading the introduction of new machinery into the factory, from getting it installed through to making sure it's properly embedded and running at the level it should be
Working closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep projects on track, making sure timelines, costs, and expectations are all aligned
Supporting the setup and launch of new equipment, making sure it's tested properly and handed over into production in a stable condition
Driving performance once new lines are live, focusing on getting them up to speed quickly in terms of output, quality, and reliability
Getting into the detail on downtime, understanding the real causes and putting fixes in place that actually last
Identifying where production is being held back and delivering improvements that make a noticeable difference to output
Partnering with engineering to improve reliability longer term, not just quick fixes but putting proper plans in place
Looking at how lines run day to day and finding ways to make them smoother, whether that's changeovers, start-ups, or general flow
Keeping a clear view of performance and project progress so there's always visibility on what's working and what needs attention
Acting as the go-between for engineering, operations, and external partners to make sure everyone is pulling in the same directionWhat they are looking for
Experience in a CI, manufacturing, or engineering-led role
Background in delivering or supporting equipment projects
Good understanding of OEE, downtime, and line performance
Someone who can get stuck in and solve problems properly
Comfortable working with different teams and external suppliers
Able to work at pace and deal with change
Someone who takes ownership and follows things throughIf this sound like something you would be interested in please hit apply. You can also send me your CV directly to, and for more information call me on (phone number removed)