Overview
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + benefits
Application date: 3rd Oct 2025
About Our Client
Our client is a growing manufacturing company and a market leader in its field.
Job Description
* Directing all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe & secure working environment.
* Improve operational management systems, processes and drive best practice
* Develop & mentor the manufacturing team
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage the development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives
* Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.
* Ensures the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive performance improvements (S,Q,D,C,P)
* Conduct regular performance evaluations & provide constructive feedback and coaching
* Focus on driving efficiencies & margin enhancement
* Identify & implement automation solutions
The Successful Applicant
You have have an industrial manufacturing background – mechanical engineering, metal work (welding, fabrication, assembly), machining, precision engineering components etc in a production or shift management role.
* Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
* Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
* Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
* Knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to continuously improve the business.
* Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies : Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
* Proven progressive responsibility in manufacturing, including experience in formal manufacturing operations leadership.
* Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization, to direct and motivate people to ensure goals are met.
* Proven experience in a manufacturing or production management role
* Desired experience in sustainable manufacturing, embracing technological advancements, and implementing automation solutions
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Computer literate
What’s on Offer
£60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits
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