Manufacturing manager jobs

13 Nov, 2026

Permanent

First Recruitment Services Uckfield, UK

We are very pleased to be working alongside our established, reputable and very professional client as they seek to recruit a Manufacturing Manager on a full time permanent at their busy site in Uckfield, East Sussex. Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer supplying innovative solutions to customers nationwide. They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead their manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across the production facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced / high volume production environment. Manufacturing Manager Uckfield - with plenty of parking available for all staff on site. Full time permanent role - Monday - Friday 39 hours per week. Mon-Thu and early finish at 1515 on Fridays. £43000-£45000 per...

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11 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Manufacturing Manager

First Recruitment Services Uckfield, UK

We are very pleased to be working alongside our established, reputable and very professional client as they seek to recruit a Manufacturing Manager on a full time permanent at their busy site in Uckfield, East Sussex. Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer supplying innovative solutions to customers nationwide. They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead their manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across the production facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced / high volume production environment. Manufacturing Manager Uckfield - with plenty of parking available for all staff on site. Full time permanent role - Monday - Friday 39 hours per week. Mon-Thu (Apply online only) and early finish at 1515 on Fridays....

04 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Manufacturing Manager

SAFRAN UK Burnley, UK

Manufacturing Manager Burnley Full Time Permanent Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. Shape Performance. Lead People. Drive Manufacturing Excellence. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a key manufacturing area, ensuring the delivery of world-class operational performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People and Inventory (SQCDPI). This is an exciting opportunity for a driven manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and achieving operational excellence. As Manufacturing Manager, you will be accountable for delivering customer requirements...

13 Nov, 2026

Contract

Interim Operations Manager - Engineering

Ganymede Solutions Nottinghamshire, UK

Interim Operations Manager Engineering Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire Rate: £500 per day Contract: 6 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are recruiting an Interim Operations Manager for an established engineering and machinery manufacturing business in Newark. Reporting directly to the Director, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the business, providing leadership to an experienced team while maintaining control of operational performance, finances and project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness and a supportive leadership style. The Role Oversee the day-to-day running of the business and coordinate operational activities. Lead and support an established team of Project Managers, engineers, workshop personnel and technical specialists. Monitor budgets, project margins, operational costs and overall financial...

12 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Production Manager

Huntress Corby, UK

Production Manager Are you an experienced Production Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark, or someone who is readt to take the next step in your career as Production Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a newly created Production Manager position. Rather than inheriting someone else's way of working, you'll have the opportunity to bring your own ideas, draw on your previous experience and shape how the production function develops. With responsibility for a team of approximately 40 employees, including three Shift Supervisors, you'll have the autonomy to influence operational performance, develop your people and introduce improvements that make a tangible difference to the business. The Opportunity Taking overall responsibility for the production function, you'll play a key role in ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and consistently. This is an opportunity for someone who...

12 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Production Manager

Huntress Corby, UK

Production Manager Are you an experienced Production Manager looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark, or someone who is readt to take the next step in your career as Production Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a newly created Production Manager position. Rather than inheriting someone else's way of working, you'll have the opportunity to bring your own ideas, draw on your previous experience and shape how the production function develops. With responsibility for a team of approximately 40 employees, including three Shift Supervisors, you'll have the autonomy to influence operational performance, develop your people and introduce improvements that make a tangible difference to the business. The Opportunity Taking overall responsibility for the production function, you'll play a key role in ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and consistently. This is an opportunity for someone...

10 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Production Manager

Stafforce Ports Thornaby, UK

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead a busy manufacturing and processing operation in Middlesbrough. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who can drive productivity, improve operational performance, develop teams, and ensure customer expectations are consistently exceeded. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, leading production teams, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting future growth plans. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation of the production facility. Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered on time. Develop, monitor, and report on operational KPIs. Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, and service levels. Lead, motivate, and develop production and operational teams. Manage staffing, performance, training, and compliance activities. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety...

02 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Maintenance Engineer (Day Shifts)

Proactive Global Potton, Sandy, UK

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Services Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, performance and efficiency of production machinery through planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to minimise downtime. Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and maintenance manuals. Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, performance and productivity. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and Lockout/Tagout. Work closely with production teams and management to coordinate...

01 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Quality Engineer

Nicholas Associates Worcestershire, UK

Have you got previous experience working within a Quality focused role to Aerospace Quality Standards? If so, then please read on. The basics: Job Title: Quality Engineer - Aerospace/Power & Energy Environment: Manufacturing Location: near Redditch Pay: 50,360 Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.30am - 4.30pm) Friday (7.30am - 12.30pm) - 39 hours per week Holidays/Benefits: Bonus scheme, salary sacrifice pension, Life assurance, sick pay, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Overview: With manufacturing facilities located across the UK, we now require a Quality Engineer to join the team. You will be working closely with the Manufacturing Manager tailored towards NPI and Aerospace. As part of the quality team you will have a focus around new products coming into the business, doing the FAIRS, reviewing the documents, and owning the part through production and the full cycle from concept to completed manufacture. The ideal candidate / Quality Engineer may have some of...

PR

30 Oct, 2026

Permanent

Plant Manager ( Paint Facility )

PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD Warwick, UK

Planet Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the operations of a busy paint facility within an established manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in paint operations, automotive, engineering or heavy manufacturing to take ownership of a facility, lead a team and drive operational performance. The Role As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running and overall performance of the paint facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, delivery schedules and health and safety requirements are consistently achieved. You will play a key role in managing resources, developing your team, improving operational efficiency and ensuring all processes meet relevant quality, safety and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of the paint facility, ensuring production targets and deadlines are...

23 Oct, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Operations Manager

£59,290 yearly

AWD online Mobberley, Cheshire East, UK

Operations Manager This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing leader with strong mechanical aptitude to shape operational performance, improve asset reliability and help unlock future growth within an invested, order-driven production environment. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Department Manager, Site Manager, Manufacturing Lead, Production Lead Benefits include flexitime, 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to buy up to one week of additional annual leave and death-in-service cover. SALARY: £59,290 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Mobberley, Cheshire, North West England (WA16) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week; flexitime with flexible start and finish times and the ability to build up and take additional time off work WHY...

30 Oct, 2026

Full Time Permanent

HR Manager / Talent Development

£60,000 yearly

Gulf Oil Hybrid (London, UK)

HR Manager / Talent Development Make your mark in a brand-new position at Gulf Oil International UK team, with the freedom to shape how talent grows across a global business. This opportunity suits a hands-on HR generalist who brings talent development / L&D experience / HR Business Partner experience. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: HR Business Partner, People Manager, HR Generalist Manager, Learning and Development Partner, Talent Development Lead, People Development Manager, Organisational Development Manager, HR and L&D Manager, HR Development Manager Benefits include an annual performance bonus, generous health insurance, generous life insurance and a tax-saving pension contribution. SALARY: up to £60,000 per annum per annum + Annual Performance Bonus (10% of Base Salary) + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid. Working from the Office in London (SW1Y) 3 Days per Week (Monday, Tuesday...

19 Oct, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Finance Business Partner

£45,000 - £58,000 yearly

Leyland Trucks / DAF a PACCAR Company Leyland, Lancashire, UK

Finance Business Partner Join a collaborative finance team in a commercially focused role partnering Purchasing and supply chain stakeholders to improve cost performance, forecasting and decision-making. Candidates should bring an accounting qualification, a degree and previous finance experience. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Commercial Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, comprehensive medical cover, pension provision and support for professional qualifications. SALARY: £45,000 to £58,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits LOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week JOB OVERVIEW This is an opportunity...

16 Oct, 2026

Full Time Permanent

Senior Operations Logistics Manager

£45,000 - £58,000 yearly

Leyland Trucks / DAF a PACCAR Company Leyland, Lancashire, UK

Senior Operations Logistics Manager Make a measurable impact on safety, quality, delivery and cost, by joining our team at Leyland Trucks, leading operational improvement, coaching teams and using data to shape better processes. Strong leadership, communication and analytical capability are essential. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Continuous Improvement Manager, Business Improvement Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Operations Improvement Manager Benefits include a comprehensive medical scheme, pension, support for professional qualifications and extensive learning and development. SALARY: £45,000 to £58,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits LOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW An opportunity...

13 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Continuous Improvement Manager

Hunter Selection Greenford, UK

Continuous Improvement Manager Mon - Fri West London c 65,000 + 20% bonus Benefits: Healthcare, meals, discounts & more. Our client is a leading processor within food manufacturing, with a reputation for product quality and industry-leading standards. Due to a recent investment in the site, they are looking to increase their output and bring onboard a Continuous Improvement Manager to their team. Role & Responsibilities: Own and deliver the CI Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives Analyse data to improve performance and reduce waste Lead cross-functional improvement Coach teams in CI tools and problem-solving. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Proven CI and Lean Manufacturing experience in Food / FMCG manufacturing Strong background in Operational Excellence and Root Cause Experienced in leading cross-functional change and improvement Data-driven with strong analytical, project management and Excel Collaborative leader focused on driving measurable...

AC

13 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Regional Recruitment Manager - Industrial & Engineering

ASC Connections Astwood Bank, Redditch, UK

We are a well-established recruitment agency with a reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions to Engineering and Manufacturing businesses across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious Regional Recruitment Manager to lead and develop our Industrial Engineering (Blue Collar) temporary recruitment division across our Redditch, Birmingham and Wolverhampton branches. As a Regional Recruitment Manager, you will manage a team of consultants across all locations, with responsibility for developing and expanding the team as the business continues to grow. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong blend of leadership, business development and strategic planning. The successful Regional Recruitment Manager will be actively involved in winning new business, attending client visits, developing key accounts and identifying opportunities for growth across the region. Alongside managing team performance, the Regional Recruitment Manager will play a...

13 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Pneumatics Manufacturing Engineer

Ford & Stanley Select Derby, UK

Pneumatics Manufacturing Engineer Derby £50,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in pneumatic systems looking to make a real impact within a growing engineering business? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK engineering services provider that delivers specialist solutions across industrial, rail, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC and electrical engineering sectors. As part of continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its manufacturing team with the appointment of a Manufacturing Engineer focused on pneumatic products and systems. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and working within a close-knit engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting both existing and new products, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and helping develop manufacturing processes that support future business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining technical...

TR

13 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Site Maintenance Manager

TXM Recruit Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK

Position: Site Manager Location: Milton Keynes Salary: Very Desirable TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire an experienced Site Manager to oversee a fast-paced automated distribution facility. This role will involve maintaining relations with clients, management of supervisors/team leaders, budget management and much more. The Ideal candidate will have experience working within the automated intralogistics sector. Key responsibilities Key Promote a strong safety culture and compliance to current H&S standards Overall management of site with over 25 employees Provide complete customer satisfaction whilst enhancing the reputation of the Company Strategically plan and manage site budgets and associated commercial activities Match tasks with team skill-sets to ensure delivery of defined SLA Manage, as the on-site representative, all system improvements and installations Take a leading role relating to...

13 Nov, 2026

Permanent

SHEQ Manager

ATA Recruitment Chipping Norton OX7, UK

SHEQ Manager Location: Chipping Norton / Oxfordshire Salary: Up to £60,000 p/a About the Company A well established and reputable company whose turnover is in the millions, which in turn offers incredible stability and security within the industry. As a market leader that is constantly evolving and growing as a business, they boasts some of the state-of-the-art machinery and constantly investing to bring on machines to improve production. They provide bespoke and high-quality products to meet the unique needs across various industries, with a healthy and growing order book meaning there may be more investments to keep up with demand. As what they do is niche, they believe in investing in the business as well as their people to keep them above there competition. They are looking for an experienced SHEQ Manager who will lead the HSE programmes and developed integrated management systems, aligning quality, environmental and occupational health and safety...

13 Nov, 2026

Permanent

Commodity Manager

Adecco Wolverhampton, UK

Our client, a leading organisation in the aerospace industry, is seeking a highly skilled Commodity Manager to join their dynamic team in Wolverhampton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate supply chain activities across multiple concurrent projects. This position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Summary: Start date: January 2027 Duration: 6 months with potential for longer Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: £28.60 per hour Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday all onsite Role Purpose: As a Commodity Manager, the successful candidate will take charge of transferring supply chain activities, ensuring each project is delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with aerospace quality standards. This role requires a proactive individual who can provide clear and regular reporting on status, risks, and progress to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Transfer Delivery:...