Job title: Manufacturing Manager Location: Basingstoke Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00 Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum Benefits: 29 days holiday including bank holidays (increased with service), Employee Assistance Programme, Development opportunities. On behalf of our client we are recruiting a hands‑on Manufacturing Manager to lead a high-performing production team. This is a decision‑focused role: you will set staffing levels, deliver departmental KPIs, own IMS elements and SOPs, and drive continuous improvement to hit Quality, On‑Time Delivery and Efficiency targets. Key responsibilities Resource planning & attendance: set and maintain optimal staffing to meet lead times and production demand; manage sickness, absence and holiday planning to ensure continuity. Team leadership & development: lead, train and appraise staff; coach for performance and accountability. Health & Safety: ensure full compliance in production, lead incident investigations and corrective action. IMS & documentation ownership: review, update and maintain SOPs and Safe Systems of Work. Quality & KPI ownership: monitor inspection failures and core KPIs (H&S, Quality, OTD, Efficiency & Utilisation, Attendance, Lead Times); take decisive corrective actions when targets slip. Performance management: diagnose root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions; raise Material Non‑Conformances where required. P...