Our client, a well-established manufacturer specialising in high-quality, handcrafted upholstered furniture are seeking an experienced manufacturing manager to join their team. This opportunity will be based at their site in South Wales. Manufacturing Manager Job Overview Lead and supervise the daily operations of the upholstery department Manage and train a team of approx. 50 employees. Plan and allocate workloads to meet production schedules and deadlines Oversee the inspection to ensure quality standards are met. Collaborate with other departments (e.g., design, production, logistics) to coordinate workflow. Evaluate processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency Monitor performance and provide feedback to staff for continuous improvement Manufacturing Manager Job Requirements Proven experience in a Manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role. Ideal candidate will have experience in Upholstery and Furniture manufacturing Understanding of Manufacturing processes and familiarity with design specifications and technical drawings. Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Manufacturing Manager Salary & Benefits Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 17:00 / Friday 07:30 - 13:30 Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience) Voluntary overtime paid at a premium rate Fully on-site permanent position 28 days holiday per year pro rata Formal and Informal training Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.