Overview
Manufacturing Manager – Bridgend, South Wales. Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits.
Are you a proven Manufacturing Manager with a passion for driving operational excellence?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer in the packaging sector and play a pivotal role as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
The Role
As Manufacturing Manager, you'll take ownership of production, engineering and factory operations — a headcount of circa 300. Reporting directly to the MD, you'll lead from the front to deliver against key KPIs and help shape the future direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead production, engineering and factory teams to deliver outstanding performance
* Drive efficiencies across the site, reducing downtime, waste and costs
* Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and automation initiatives
* Manage CAPEX programmes and preventative maintenance strategies
* Set and monitor production KPIs, ensuring OTIF delivery
* Develop and inspire teams through training, coaching and succession planning
* Work closely with commercial, supply chain and quality functions to ensure smooth operations
* Champion health & safety and compliance across the site
What We're Looking For
* Experienced Manufacturing/Production Manager within packaging or wider FMCG
* Proven track record of leadership at senior level, ideally with engineering exposure within a large factory environment
* Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, CI, TPM or similar methodologies
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
* Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
The Package
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, generous pension scheme, private healthcare scheme.
If you're a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Apply now to find out more.
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