222 Manufacturing jobs in Arnold

Manufacturing Manager

Permanent position

Salary depending on experience

Global Aerospace Business

Derby

ASAP Start

Owen Daniels are partnered with a global Aerospace manufacturer, who are seeking a Manufacturing Manager on a permanent basis.

Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

The role is accountable for enabling the team leaders and manufacturing teams to deliver the daily, weekly, monthly delivery, quality and cost targets whilst maintaining EHS standards, through effective people management. You will be required to support teams to fulfil operational targets by delivering the responsibilities detailed below:

• Implement and maintain "Walk the Floor" routines to monitor and improve EHS, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Operating Rules for capacity use, WIP control, and lead times to meet production targets.
• Apply EHS standards to create a safe, compliant workplace and support relevant EHS responsibilities as needed.
• Conduct process audits to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Identify and escalate performance issues, engaging with teams to drive solutions.
• Use floor observations to report daily metrics and support problem resolution.
• Follow up on problem-solving actions to ensure lasting improvements are maintained.
• Engage and develop team members through briefings, reviews, and shift handovers.
• Communicate business objectives and performance expectations clearly.
• Lead and participate in Lean/CI initiatives to improve operations.
• Drive a Continuous Improvement plan using Production System principles in a Visual Factory setup.
• Train and develop employees to meet job and performance standards.
• Build and follow a personal development plan.

Manufacturing Manager

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position, within the Aerospace industry
• Experience with Machining/Fabrication is preferable
• Strong management skills across multiple shifts (Must have experience managing teams of 75+)
• Experience with SQDCP principles is desirable

Manufacturing Manager

Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham

Shift Pattern: 4 days a week, Wednesday - Saturday 6AM-6PM

Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our Gateside Road site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality pizza & bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager will lead operations across the entire factory, working cross-functionally with quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery of top-quality products. You will have 3 x Shift Managers as direct reports and you'll be hands-on in driving continuous improvement, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities
* Oversee full factory operations, ensuring products meet quality and cost standards
* Manage and support the Shift Managers to ensure consistent performance across 24-hour operations
* Lead risk assessments, training, and accident investigations
* Ensure quality issues are fully resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented
* Build a culture of accountability, holding teams to high performance standards

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with short shelf life food experience, excellent managerial skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You'll need to be confident in managing large teams, drive operational excellence, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills & Experience
* Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams
* Experience managing a large workforce
* Food manufacturing background is essential but pizzeria experience is desirable
* Proven track record in continuous improvement (Yellow/Green Belt preferred)
* Auditing experience and customer-facing skills
* Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification (NEBOSH preferred)

Benefits

* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Refer a friend scheme
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid offering confidential support 365 days a year
* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% off at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
* Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you'll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

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Do you have an understanding of processes such as CNC machining and fabrication techniques?

If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Role: Manufacturing Engineer

Industry: Precision Engineering

Location: Derby

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.00am/8.00am - 4.00pm/5.00pm), Fridays (7.00am - 12.00pm)

Contracted hours: 39 per week

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.

Overview:

We now require an additional Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture precision engineered components. You will be working in a first-class precision engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.

As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from customer enquiry, quotations to writing manufacturing methods/SOP’s and delivery to the customer. You will create manufacturing route cards to ensure the best methods to manufacture liaising with internal departments whilst also managing any external resources required for the project.

The ideal candidate Manufacturing Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Qualified to HNC level.
• Knowledge of processes such as – machining and/or fabrication.
• Excellent inter-personal and presentation skills.
• Competence in Office particularly Excel, Word and Project.
• Good working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings and specifications and break out the details and processes required for each operation required for manufacture.
• Capable of working un-supervised and using own initiative.
• Good eye for detail with a methodical approach to the task in hand.

Commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Burton, Long Eaton, Sandiacre and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Manufacturing Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

Manufacturing Manager

Permanent position

Salary depending on experience

Global Aerospace Business

Derby

ASAP Start

Owen Daniels are partnered with a global Aerospace manufacturer, who are seeking a Manufacturing Manager on a permanent basis.

Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

The role is accountable for enabling the team leaders and manufacturing teams to deliver the daily, weekly, monthly delivery, quality and cost targets whilst maintaining EHS standards, through effective people management. You will be required to support teams to fulfil operational targets by delivering the responsibilities detailed below:

• Implement and maintain "Walk the Floor" routines to monitor and improve EHS, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Operating Rules for capacity use, WIP control, and lead times to meet production targets.
• Apply EHS standards to create a safe, compliant workplace and support relevant EHS responsibilities as needed.
• Conduct process audits to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Identify and escalate performance issues, engaging with teams to drive solutions.
• Use floor observations to report daily metrics and support problem resolution.
• Follow up on problem-solving actions to ensure lasting improvements are maintained.
• Engage and develop team members through briefings, reviews, and shift handovers.
• Communicate business objectives and performance expectations clearly.
• Lead and participate in Lean/CI initiatives to improve operations.
• Drive a Continuous Improvement plan using Production System principles in a Visual Factory setup.
• Train and develop employees to meet job and performance standards.
• Build and follow a personal development plan.

Manufacturing Manager

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position, within the Aerospace industry
• Experience with Machining/Fabrication is preferable
• Strong management skills across multiple shifts (Must have experience managing teams of 75+)
• Experience with SQDCP principles is desirable

Manufacturing Manager

Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham

Shift Pattern: 4 days a week, Wednesday - Saturday 6AM-6PM

Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our Gateside Road site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality pizza & bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager will lead operations across the entire factory, working cross-functionally with quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery of top-quality products. You will have 3 x Shift Managers as direct reports and you'll be hands-on in driving continuous improvement, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities
* Oversee full factory operations, ensuring products meet quality and cost standards
* Manage and support the Shift Managers to ensure consistent performance across 24-hour operations
* Lead risk assessments, training, and accident investigations
* Ensure quality issues are fully resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented
* Build a culture of accountability, holding teams to high performance standards

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with short shelf life food experience, excellent managerial skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You'll need to be confident in managing large teams, drive operational excellence, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills & Experience
* Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams
* Experience managing a large workforce
* Food manufacturing background is essential but pizzeria experience is desirable
* Proven track record in continuous improvement (Yellow/Green Belt preferred)
* Auditing experience and customer-facing skills
* Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification (NEBOSH preferred)

Benefits

* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Refer a friend scheme
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid offering confidential support 365 days a year
* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% off at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
* Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you'll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Precision, Low Volume Manufacturing

Leicestershire

Permanent role - £50,000 - £60,000

About the Role

The business is a leading UK-based precision engineering and manufacturing business producing low volume, high value components for demanding applications. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help take their production capabilities to the next level - improving accuracy, efficiency, and quality across their advanced machining and assembly operations.

You’ll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing best practices, leading process improvement projects, and driving “best in class” principles through collaboration with R&D, NPI, engineering and procurement teams.

What You’ll Do

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing techniques.
• Lead projects to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance across the machine shop and NPI processes.
• Partner with R&D on new product introduction, ensuring designs are optimised for manufacture.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation.
• Evaluate new technologies, justify capital investment, and implement modern tooling and methods.
• Support “make or buy” decisions to ensure strategic sourcing and efficiency.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (BSc/MSc or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a precision engineering or electro-mechanical environment .
• Strong understanding of lean principles, problem-solving tools, and process improvement .
• Confident communicator and collaborator with R&D, design, and production teams.
• Skilled in project planning, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience with CNC machining, SolidWorks CAD/CAM, or metrology is desirable.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering environment where innovation, precision, and improvement are at the core of everything they do. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a company where your ideas and technical leadership directly shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Plastic Extrusion/Injection Moulding

Based in Alfreton, Derbyshire

Job ref: CST/64532

Salary: Attractive salary and package

The Company:

With over 50 years of expertise, Radius Systems is a leading manufacturer of plastic piping systems, trusted by industries across the UK and beyond. From innovative product design to sustainable manufacturing practices, we are committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Based in Alfreton, we pride ourselves on our culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing our people.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Manufacturing to lead our production operations and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Hilcote site. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will set and deliver manufacturing strategy, ensuring that products are produced to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to Manufacturing teams, driving performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Implement strategies that improve OTIF (on-time, in-full) delivery, quality, safety, and capacity, while reducing waste and improving margins.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence, with a strong focus on health & safety, environmental compliance, and process improvement.
• Work collaboratively across functions including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and SHE to ensure site-wide success.
• Manage departmental budgets effectively and ensure resources are deployed to deliver results.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a strong succession pipeline within your teams.

Person Profile:

You are an accomplished manufacturing professional with a proven track record in leading high-performing teams within fast-paced, customer-led environments. You bring:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a complex extrusion and/or injection moulding manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and engage teams.
• A proactive, results-focused mindset with evidence of driving positive change.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and manufacturing best practice.
• Analytical ability to translate data into actions that support business growth.
• Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline (desirable).

Why Join Us?

At Radius Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing operations while working with a supportive leadership team committed to innovation and growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the chance to make a lasting impact in a business with a strong heritage and ambitious future.

If you’re ready to take on a senior leadership role with real influence, we’d love to hear from you.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Conrad Taylor

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Job Description

Business Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Profile Title: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Direct Report To: Director, Operations

Career Band: 7

Career Track: Management

As part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work and have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make important contributions to the world of science. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

How will you make an impact?

To lead all aspects of engineering and maintenance work at our Loughborough facility. Ensuring safe maximum reliability of the site equipment and infrastructure at the minimum achievable cost. The position collaborates with key partners to lead strategic CapEx and improvement initiatives whilst actively supporting our continual improvement program using Practical Process Improvement (PPI). The role involves the day-to-day management of the Permit to Work (PTW) system, budget management, root cause analysis, spare parts management, and document control. This position requires a strong leader who can build a high-performance environment through engagement, collaboration, contribution and personal growth.

What will you do?

• Translate the site vision and strategy into a clear, actionable Engineering roadmap with defined goals and execution plans.
• Represent the site in interactions with HSE and other compliance authorities concerning site Engineering matters.
• Confirm that all departmental activities are in line with Company standards for quality management, EHS, external legislation, duty of care, and industry regulations.
• Lead, empower, mentor, and engage the Engineering team and collaborators to improve uptime and enhance operational performance.
• Develop, agree upon, and implement formal Engineering policies, standardised processes, and control mechanisms.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance across regional operations, proactively identifying risks and delivering effective risk mitigation plans.
• Lead all aspects of maintaining current plant, equipment, and site services; partner with the Production Operations Manager to plan and oversee vital equipment or process upgrades.
• Mentor and support maintenance teams in conducting detailed failure investigations, delivering root cause countermeasures (RCCM), and encouraging a culture of proactive problem-solving.
• Provide support on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) matters, including compliance manual management, and assume responsibilities as needed.
• Establish and champion a capable, motivated Engineering team through specific recruitment, training, and development, ensuring alignment with company policies and employment laws, including HR processes.
• Monitor, analyse, and report departmental activities and critical metrics to Site Leadership and interested parties within agreed timelines and formats.
• Manage departmental budgets, including Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) and Capital expenditures, ensuring financial field.
• Consistently uphold what we value: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - while following the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Measure and enhance maintenance performance through metrics such as technical reliability, mean time between failure (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), and efficiency of RCCM.

How will you get here?

• Degree or equivalent experience in a science / engineering-based subject or relevant industry with proven ability of successfully leading teams
• Proven experience in a production facility, including at least 5 years in an Engineering leadership role ideally within a COMAH-compliant solvent distillation or chemical batch manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in equipment installation, maintenance, and reliability procedures, possessing a strong understanding of current UK legislation, regulations, and industry guidelines.
• Experienced in operating within a structured corporate environment, demonstrating consistency in following protocols, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Skilled in managing a wide range of personnel matters, with a solid grasp of HR policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to persuade and involve collaborators at all levels.

• Extensive knowledge of equipment installation and maintenance within a complex, multi-disciplinary operational environment.
• Solid understanding of COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) regulations and compliance requirements for lower-tier sites.
• Proven experience in both project management and risk management, from planning through to execution and post-implementation review.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous area classification and associated protection methodologies (e.g. ATEX, DSEAR).
• Familiarity with fire protection systems and their integration within high-risk industrial environments.
• Familiarity with equipment validation and verification processes to guarantee regulatory and operational compliance.
• Practical understanding of lean maintenance principles, including preventive and predictive maintenance, and asset management strategies.