Manufacturing Manager
This extremely well respected UK brand is offering a rare and exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader to join our team at their site in the West Midlands. This role is ideal for someone ready to make a significant impact—optimising key processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance, while embedding a world-class culture of safety and quality across the site.
As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll lead and develop the Stores, Planning, Tray Wash, and Dispense teams, ensuring they provide a seamless, efficient, and compliant service that supports the smooth running of our manufacturing operation
Position: Manufacturing Manager
Location: West Midlands
Package: Negotiable
Key Responsibilities
* Champion a safety-first culture across the manufacturing services function.
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety standards, legal requirements, and company policies.
* Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments (COSHH, PUWER, DSEAR).
* Lead, coach, develop, and motivate the Manufacturing Services team.
* Drive accountability and performance to ensure team KPIs are consistently met or exceeded.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
* Work closely with the operations leadership team to define and execute regional technical strategies.
* Monitor team and departmental KPIs; implement improvement plans as needed.
* Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimise service delivery and internal customer satisfaction.
* Ensure strong compliance with UK H&S legislation and food safety standards.
* Manage both internal and external audits; ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
* Maintain rigorous control over stock and consumables used in production processes.
* Oversee inventory processes including stock control, cycle counting, and rotation (FIFO/FEFO).
* Ensure optimal stock levels are maintained to avoid shortages and minimise waste.
* Develop and manage detailed production schedules in coordination with planning and operations teams.
* Adapt to changing priorities to ensure operational targets and delivery commitments are met.
Experience
* NEBOSH or IOSH certification (or equivalent).
* Food Safety Level 3 (or above).
* Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
* Experience with ERP systems for inventory and production planning