Description We’re looking for a dynamic Manufacturing Manager who’s passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for delivering operational excellence, inspiring your team, and driving results across production, safety, and performance. Responsibilities Championing a safety-first culture, ensuring safe systems of work and accountability across all levels. Leading and developing a team of supervisors and operatives to deliver the production plan on time and to spec. Driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost. Collaborating with Quality and other departments to resolve issues and implement long-term solutions. Managing performance, staffing levels, and development to ensure optimal efficiency. Using data to monitor KPIs, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing and packaging efficiencies. Supporting and coaching team leaders to build a culture of ownership, motivation, and high morale. Qualifications Proven experience in manufacturing or production management, ideally in a manufacturing setting. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and develop others. A hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable with data and performance metrics – Excel proficiency is a must. Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset. Why join us? Be part of a business that’s growing, evolving, and investing in its people. Work in a culture that values collaboration, ownership, and innovation. Make a real impact on how we operate and deliver for our customers. Our offer to you… Work-life balance that supports your wellbeing Competitive compensation programme Bonus plan to reward your impact Private medical insurance Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment Be part of innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous training at all levels Wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion networks and support, and ID&E programmes that make a difference LI-JR1