Manufacturing Facilities Manager
Stockport
Up to £60 000 plus excellent benefits including…
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
7% employer pension contribution, 4% employee contribution
4 weeks sick pay after probation increasing to 8 weeks with service
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance - 4x annual salary
Half day Friday
Wellness programme
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence?
We're seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Facilities Manager to lead the oversight and management of our Stockport based site. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facilities that support high-performance production environments.
You'll be responsible for developing a forward-looking facilities strategy, managing capital projects, leading a skilled team, and driving continuous improvement across infrastructure and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain rolling facilities plan aligned with business goals
Lead capital planning, budgeting, and execution of facility upgrades
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance compliance
Oversee daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing facilities
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime
Ensure compliance industry safety and security standards
Supervise and develop facilities and maintenance staff
Monitor operating costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
Implement preventive maintenance and emergency response plans
Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders
Conduct inspections and risk assessments to mitigate hazards
Drive facility upgrades and capital improvement projects
Prepare RFQs, conduct contract reviews, and manage risk
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant engineering qualification
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (LOTO, PUWER, etc.)
Occupational Health and Safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA)
Proven track record in delivering capital expenditure programmes
Experience with CMMS systems and contractor control
Background in engineering or maintenance supervision
Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
Knowledge of CMMS systems
Skills & Attributes
Confident decision-maker with strong leadership skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
Self-motivated and proactive
Proven ability in team development and people management
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and compliance
Customer-focused with contract and risk management expertise
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes