Manufacturing Manager Walsall, WS2
Salary: circa £50,000 per year plus annual bonus. Full-time, permanent. Training and career development opportunities available.
Overview
We are a trusted Walsall-based roll‑forming company seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our cold‑rolled produced sections and sheet metal component lines. The role includes people management, health and safety, quality, and documentation within the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer expectations and standards.
* Full accountability for health and safety, quality and performance within the manufacturing process.
* Develop an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team.
* Drive continuous improvement philosophy and best practices with effective leadership.
* Manage an efficient workforce across a 3‑shift pattern.
* Plan and organise production schedules.
* Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all production processes.
* Monitor productivity rates, standards and quality control.
* Liaise closely with planning and sales departments.
* Ensure plant and equipment is maintained to the desired standards.
* Manage health and safety processes.
* Coach staff in how to improve their productivity and quality performance.
* Attend monthly management and HSE meetings and report on relevant KPIs.
* Ensure quality procedures are followed and documentation is completed as required.
* Ensure consumable products within the process are stocked and readily available.
Qualifications
* Excellent leadership and management skills.
* Ability to manage a variety of cross‑functional team members.
* Excellent organisational and follow‑up skills.
* Strict compliance with company management systems – ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
* Knowledge and practical experience of lean fundamentals within the manufacturing industry.
* Competence in problem solving and decision making.
* Commercial and financial acumen.
* Strong desire to improve manufacturing and associated processes.
* Excellent communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in plant or operations management in a multi‑line factory.
* Qualification in managing health and safety.
* Experience applying quality standards within the manufacturing industry.
* Experience within the cold‑roll forming manufacturing industry.
* Proven supervisory experience in an engineering manufacturing environment.
* Strong IT skills.
Working Hours
* 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Thursday
* 8 am – 4 pm Friday
Benefits
* Annual bonus (dependent on business performance).
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
How to Apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this role based in Walsall, click “apply” today. You will receive an email with further instructions and the opportunity to submit a cover letter and supporting documents.
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