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Manufacturing manager

Telford
Gap Personnel
Manufacturing manager
Posted: 20 July
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Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager on a permanent basis for our client based in Telford. This role is suited to someone that has previous experience managing within FMCG and production.

Hours

Monday - Friday

8am - 4pm

(additional hours maybe required)

Pay

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Description and key responsibilities as a Manufacturing Manager:

* Lead, manage and develop Shift Managers and CI Manager, including performance management, annual appraisals and training.
* Ensure effective team recruitment, on-boarding, and continuous professional development.
* Oversee absence management, disciplinary procedures, grievances, and employee well-being in line with company policy.
* Drive a safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, etc.).
* Guarantee product quality standards in alignment with ISO 9001; promote a quality-first mindset.
* Manage cost control for labour, materials, waste, consumables and engineering.
* Ensure production efficiency by implementing Run to Standards practices (SOPs, Centrelining, downtime tracking, etc.).
* Lead new product launches, technical testing and raw material evaluations.
* Deliver and embed Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy using tools like 5S, Kaizen, SMED, RCA, and DMAIC.
* Facilitate CI events and support team upskilling with CI Engineers and Trainers.
* Oversee maintenance planning in coordination with Engineering, including TPM and outage scheduling.
* Proactively manage employee performance, including probation reviews, improvement plans, and capability processes.
* Communicate KPIs, policies, and procedures clearly across teams.
* Ensure compliance with all HR, Health & Safety, and Company standards, including conduct and timekeeping.

Qualifications and skills required as a Manufacturing Manager:

Essential Qualifications:

* Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within a fast-paced production environment.
* Formal CI/Lean Six Sigma training (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
* Strong understanding of H&S regulations (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER) and ISO 9001 quality standards.

Desirable Qualifications:

* NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
* Further qualifications in leadership, people management, or strategic planning.

Key Attributes:

* Strong leadership and people management skills with a hands-on, coaching style.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate teams.
* Proactive in problem solving, decision making, and driving performance improvements.
* High level of organisational and planning ability.
* Committed to promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Data-driven, with a focus on KPIs, cost control, and operational efficiency.
* Resilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
* Integrity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

What we give you:

* Continuous recruitment support
* Guidance on CV and interview skills

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy of a Manufacturing Manager please email your CV to Tara.Oreilly@gap-personnel.com

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business. gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Management, Manufacturing, and Production
* Industries

Manufacturing

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