252 Manufacturing Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Manufacturing Manager

Location: Carlisle

Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm)

Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits

About us:

When you join 2 Sisters, you're joining one of the UK's biggest food manufacturers - a £3 billion business with 13,500 colleagues who are passionate about feeding the nation. At our Cavaghan & Gray site in Carlisle, we're proud to create delicious, high-quality M&S products enjoyed by millions of customers every week. With over 150 product lines and 115 million units produced each year, the impact of our work is felt far and wide.

About the role:

We are looking for a driven and hands-on Manufacturing Manager to join our Carlisle site during an exciting period of transformation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and wants to make a real impact on performance, people, and processes.

You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across 7 key production lines, managing a workforce of approximately 200 people. Each 24-hour cycle produces up to 200,000 units, and you will play a critical role in keeping the operation running smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting Production Managers across both days and nights, ensuring effective handovers.
• Driving performance against KPIs, including materials usage, labour variances, and overall efficiency.
• Actively managing production challenges such as breakdowns, staffing gaps, and rolling shortages.
• Spending time on the factory floor, understanding start-up processes, and embedding hygiene and quality standards.
• Supporting site-wide transformation initiatives, working with engineering, hygiene, technical, and planning teams.
• Analysing data, chairing meetings, and turning insights into actions that improve performance.

About You

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and engage teams.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to be visible on the shop floor.
• The ability to balance data analysis with day-to-day operational management.
• Drive, resilience, and a proactive mindset - someone who sees challenges as opportunities.

Benefits

* Up to 35 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year

* Company Pension Scheme

* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount

* Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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More About The Role
Our Operations Managers have a big job, it's down to them to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly, ensuring we deliver great quality products to our customers, on time. It's demanding, pacey and ever-changing. Reporting into the Site Manager, you will manage a team of Shift Managers who are responsible for a large number of operators and technicians.
 
You will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring the Health & Safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areas
li>Maintaining a balanced scorecard against KPIs to drive further growth across the site
• Maximising profits and drive performance improvement
• Working with our current teams to drive the Continuous Improvement Strategy, through colleague involvement and engagement

About You
As well as strong leadership skills you will also:

• Be working as a Production Manager/Operations Manager, or equivalent, within a large scale, fast-paced production environment - ideally across Food Manufacturing.
• Have a proven track record in an operational management role in particular delivering results, with a strong emphasis on leading, motivating and developing.
• Have experience in leading and coaching managers to drive forward results and step change operational performance would also be a great advantage, and would be in line with the expectations of our current managers
• Have a good working knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us 
li>Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen 
li>Free parking
• Market leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Long Service Awards 
li>Optional Payroll charity donations  li>Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About The Company
You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.
At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.
We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in the manufacturing industry? This is your opportunity to join a company that produces premium products renowned for their exceptional quality and innovation. As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading a high-performing team, and contributing to the success of a company that prides itself on delivering excellence in every product.

What You Will Do:

- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure production volumes, efficiency targets, and quality standards are consistently met.

- Translate sales forecasts into actionable production plans, ensuring seamless alignment between demand and output.

- Establish, track, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) across production schedules, manufacturing costs, and product quality.

- Drive continuous improvement by adopting lean methodologies, reducing waste, and enhancing operational efficiency.

- Promote a culture of ownership and quality-first mindset, ensuring attention to detail at every stage of production.

- Inspire and motivate your team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

- Adopt an agile style to strategic and tactical management, with a strong, collaborative approach to problem solving in a transformational environment.

What You Will Bring:

- A degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related subject.

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, ideally within a premium brand environment.

- Proven success in applying lean principles and driving sustainable daily improvements.

- Competency in MRP systems and the ability to analyse production data effectively.

- A leadership style that is authentic, inclusive, and focused on building engaged, high-performing teams.

This company is committed to excellence and innovation, striving to create a culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute to its success. By joining as a Manufacturing Manager, you will be at the heart of transforming operations, setting new standards, and ensuring the highest levels of quality are upheld.

Location:

This role is based in Leamington Spa, providing a vibrant and accessible location to work.

Interested?:

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, apply now for the Manufacturing Manager role. Take the opportunity to shape your career and contribute to the success of a company that values excellence. Your next challenge awaits!

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Manufacturing Manager based in Leamington Spa

Up to 80k per annam

Days - Monday to Friday

Permanent role

Duties of a Manufacturing Manager based in Leamington Spa

• Managing and motivating different teams of people
• Training and developing staff
• Dealing with any issues on site, problem solving
• Working within an Engineering and Production environment

Experience required for a Manufacturing Manager based in Leamington Spa

• Strong Leadership Skills and Experience
• Degree Qualified Engineering / Manufacturing
• 5 Years + Manufacturing Leadership
• Engineering and Production Background.

Working hours of a Manufacturing Manager

• Days - Monday to Friday

If you wish to apply for the Manufacturing Manager role please click apply and attach your CV

Manufacturing Futures are currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Manager for an already large and still expanding manufacturing business. The successful Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager will ensure KPIs are hit and exceeded whilst recommending process improvements, potential capex expenditures and delivering lean and CI training. You'll be the person to improve things for the better: see what needs doing and be the catalyst for positive change. On offer, as well as a generous salary, are great prospects for the future within a large organisation for a manufacturing manager that understands lean and continuous improvement and wants to make positive changes to processes and is a great manager of people.

Production Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Manufacturing Manager

- Manage a large team of engineers and operatives on production lines, ensuring all KPIs are hit and exceeded
- Managing production processes to meet both quantity and quality targets
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and material/cost savings

Production Manager - Skills and Abilities - Manufacturing Manager

- Experience within FMCG manufacturing, capable of working under pressure
- Happy to lead, develop and motivate a large team
- Capable of communicating on all levels, from shop floor to Directors
- Knowledge of different CI/lean techniques and a genuine commitment to lean as the right way to work
- Previous experience in a fast paced deadline centred J-I-T manufacturing facility

Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, , Lean, FMCG

I'm seeking an experienced Production/Manufacturing Manager to lead operations within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness, while fostering strong collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

This role will suit a hands-on leader with a proven track record in production and manufacturing management, who thrives on making impactful changes and supporting organisational growth. A background in the defence or aerospace sector would be a strong advantage.

• Lead and oversee day-to-day manufacturing/production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets are met.

• Develop, optimise, and streamline manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance output.

• Manage departmental budgets effectively, monitoring costs and driving cost-saving initiatives without compromising on quality.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across production lines, embedding lean practices where appropriate.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate production teams to achieve performance targets and support professional growth.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, supply chain, and quality teams, to resolve challenges and deliver operational success.

• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, suppliers, and partners where required.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies at all times.

• Proven leadership experience within production or manufacturing management .

• Strong track record of developing and streamlining processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Solid financial acumen with experience in managing budgets .

• Demonstrated ability to influence, engage, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Background in defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries would be highly desirable.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience

• Opportunity to make a real impact by driving operational improvements

• Collaborative and innovative working environment

• Career development and progression opportunities

Interested? Please apply or reach out to me for further information on this great opportunity!

Manufacturing Manager
Bridgend, South Wales
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits

Are you a proven Manufacturing Manager with a passion for driving operational excellence?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer in the packaging sector and play a pivotal role as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Role
As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll take ownership of production, engineering, and factory operations.
Reporting directly to the MD, you’ll lead from the front to deliver against key KPIs and help shape the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production, engineering and factory teams to deliver outstanding performance
• Drive efficiencies across the site, reducing downtime, waste and costs
• Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Manage CAPEX programmes and preventative maintenance strategies
• Set and monitor production KPIs, ensuring OTIF delivery
• Develop and inspire teams through training, coaching and succession planning
• Work closely with commercial, supply chain and quality functions to ensure smooth operations
• Champion health & safety and compliance across the site

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced Manufacturing/Production Manager within packaging or wider FMCG
• Proven track record of leadership at senior level, ideally with engineering exposure
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, CI, TPM or similar methodologies
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

The Package:
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, generous pension scheme, private healthcare scheme.

If you’re a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply now to find out more.

Manufacturing Manager

Wandsworth
65,000 - 70,000 + excellent benefits

A leading manufacturer in the electronics and device assembly sector are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead and optimise their production operations.

As Manufacturing Manager, you will take ownership of manufacturing performance and innovation across their high-mix, low-to-medium volume production environment. Working closely with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain, you will ensure world-class standards in process efficiency, product quality, and delivery performance.

Key Accountabilities - Manufacturing Manager

+ New Product Introduction (NPI) - oversee smooth transitions from prototype to volume manufacture, developing process flows, tooling plans, and robust operating procedures.

+ Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) - lead APQP activities, including PFMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, and capability studies, ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards.

+ Continuous Improvement - identify, implement, and sustain Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and drive cost efficiencies.

+ Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures - direct the design, validation, and deployment of production tooling and fixtures to support scalable, ergonomic, and repeatable manufacturing processes.

+ Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis - apply structured problem-solving techniques (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys) to resolve production challenges and implement long-term corrective actions.

+ Compliance & Documentation - maintain manufacturing documentation to ISO and industry standards, ensuring audit readiness and process transparency.

Skills and knowledge required - Manufacturing Manager

+ Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).

+ 5+ years in a manufacturing leadership role within electronics or device assembly.

+ Proven track record in APQP, NPI, Lean, and continuous improvement.

+ Skilled in CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) for tooling and fixture design.

+ Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics assembly processes (SMT, soldering, testing).

+ Strong people management, communication, and project leadership skills.