Manufacturing Manager

Recruitment Partner

Reference number: 21845

	West Midlands
	Full Time (Permanent)
	Undisclosed
	Sierra 57 Consult
	Injection Moulding / Manufacturing
	13/02/2025
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Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Manufacturing Manager with prior experience in an injection moulding manufacturing environment to join their successful team.

The role of Manufacturing Manager will suit an experienced Production Management professional with good prior experience of an injection moulding production environment, supported with a good appreciation for lean manufacturing & right-first-time initiatives, strong people development & management skills and identifying how to drive best practices and SOP’s
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, secure and successful company during an exciting time of growth for the business

In the role of Manufacturing Manager you will proactively lead, develop & mentor a production & moulding team to meet shift KPI’s and production demand
You will ensure quality standards are maintained, production downtime is minimised and performance targets are met
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing, motivating and mentoring a team of staff creating a positive working culture
Overall responsibility for the department with regard to production, staffing resource, quality and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across a busy production & assembly facility
To support the senior management team and colleagues to achieve high motivation and productivity through consistent and positive leadership
Ensure effective planning and organisation to meet and go beyond customer expectations and requirements
Undertake performance appraisals, ascertaining areas for empowering staff’s career aspirations, job satisfaction and training options
Identify and implement continuous improvement processes to improve production efficiency
Co-ordinate materials planning & control, production planning & control whilst liaising with other departments
Manage the skills and development of production staff, including identifying training needs, coaching and promoting teamwork
Problem solving, implementation and maintenance of lean principles
Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations promoting a culture of safe working

Minimum 3 years supervisory / management experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment
Industry recognised supervisory qualifications
Strong technical knowledge of injection moulding production
Enthusiastic, self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
Good experience within lean manufacturing tools, ie 5S, 5Y, Kaizen
Strong leadership and people skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
Good problem-solving skills
Continuous improvement mindset