Manufacturing Manager
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £50,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We are a specialist recruitment agency currently partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Chelmsford to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Manager. This is a key leadership position within a stable and growing organisation, offering the opportunity to drive operational performance and lead a skilled production team.
The Role
As Manufacturing Manager, you will have full responsibility for day-to-day production operations, ensuring output, quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved. You will play a central role in improving efficiency, developing teams, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all manufacturing and production activities on site
Ensure production targets are met in line with quality and safety standards
Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage production planning and resource allocation
Oversee health and safety compliance across the manufacturing function
Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
Develop, coach, and performance-manage production supervisors and team leaders
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to optimise performance
About You
Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager or Production Manager role within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Demonstrated experience leading and developing production teams
Solid knowledge of health and safety regulations within manufacturing
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and costs
Relevant engineering or manufacturing qualification preferred