Contek Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a specialist manufacturing company, located in Coventry. Due to an increase in customer orders, they are now on the hunt for a Manufacturing Manager to join their growing team, on a full-time, permanent basis. PROFILE: Our client is a family-owned business based in Coventry, UK. They specialise in providing surface finishing solutions. The company manufacture a range of machines, the consumables and offer a subcontract finishing service. Their products are supplied into a range of industries from Automotive, Aerospace, Medical and 3D Printing. JOB ROLE: Manufacturing Manager. JOB TYPE: Full time, permanent. WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday (06:30 AM until 15:00 PM) SALARY/PAY: £40,000 - £42,000 per year (Dependent on experience) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Managing and scheduling operations in regard to quality & quantity of production output for customer supplied parts. * Communicate production status, potential delays, or issues to management and stakeholders/customers. * Liaising between Office & Sub-contracting employees & Customer to ensure internal & external customer satisfaction. * Attend internal & external quality and production meetings. * Visit customers as and when required for production and quality related activities. * Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or areas for improvement in the production process. * Monitor production costs and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or production timelines. * Propose and implement process improvements to optimize productivity and reduce costs. * Maintaining cleanliness in production and common areas. * Adhering to and enforcing health and safety standards along with company polices. * To liaise with the Senior Polisher in order to achieve the most effective and efficient daily production output. * Address real-time production challenges, around staff, materials and equipment. PERSON REQUIREMENTS: * Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential, primarily within a specialist engineering environment. Surface finishing would be ideal. * Knowledge or experience within the Aerospace industry would be preferred. * The ability to work well under pressure. * Strong leadership and communication skills. * The ability to work with diverse teams. * Outstanding problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes. * Experience within process improvement