339 Manufacturing jobs in Redditch

Job Role: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Birmingham




Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum (depending on experience)



Metalis are currently working with a UK leading manufacturer, who are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join their team.



Job Duties:

• Plan and organise production schedules, identify resource and shift requirements
• Set & document worker performance goals, evaluate and review performance and identify training needs
• Manage & maintain material recycling procedure in line with ISO14001
• Liaise across teams and departments to ensure a smooth and efficient production process
• Manage and maintain stocked material & component levels, liaising with purchasing and accounts
• Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
• Focus on continuous improvement that drives cost out of the business and improves efficiency
• Complete monthly production meetings
• Manage production team and recruitment needs

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' proven experience in production, operations or manufacturing management
• HND/HNC or apprenticeship in engineering, manufacturing or similar
• Project Management experience is essential
• Six Sigma experience and qualifications
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and specifications

Salary, Shift & Benefits:

• 45,000 - 50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Bonus (NP %)
• Pension contribution
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car Scheme
• Further progression opportunities

If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your CV!

The Job People are recruiting for Production Operative night shift , based in Leamington Spa to start ASAP within the Manufacturing and Production industry.

We are ideally looking for experienced candidates, from an automotive background used to working on busy production assembly lines.

Previous Experience in the below is required:

Assembly
Production
Laser operatives
Cnc
Turret
Paint shop
Steel polishing / Linishing / Grinding
Welders (mig / tig)

Keen eye for detail is required, must be able to keep up with running lines speeds and have assembly experience. Some dexterity assembly is required.

The role is full time - long term and can lead to a permanent contract after a qualifying period.

Candidates must be flexible and available to work overtime, weekends or even some shift work to suit the business needs.

Production Operative Night Shift

Plus overtime pay.

Night Shift at 17.72 per hour for a Production Operative.

Details of a Production Operative Night shift :

• Monday to Friday - Rotating Shift weekly, 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00
• 39 hours per week basic
• Must be flexible to support with overtime and additional shifts to suit business needs.
• Shifts may rotate, 2 weeks AM, 2 weeks PM
• Pay from 14.45 per hour
• Overtime paid after completion of 39 hours
• Overtime pay up to 28.90 per hour
• Ongoing work
• Factory shutdowns throughout the year
• Excellent training programme
• Long term opportunity and pushed progression throughout.

As a Production Operative night shift in Leamington Spa, you would be required but not limited to:

• Operate Brake Press machines
• Have experience / knowledge in Electronic Press Brake machinery
• Loading and unloading parts
• Electrical assembly
• Paint shop operator
• Metal polishing
• Welding
• Brake press operator
• Inspect finished parts for accuracy
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Previous Production / Press experience desired
• Be able to work unsupervised where required
• Adhering to health and safety rules on site
• Progressing to learn several machines within the factory

Benefits of working as a Production Operative Night shift in Leamington Spa:

• Long term work - Opportunity to gain a full-time contract.
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Factory shut downs
• Progression opportunities
• Access to online payslip portal
• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• PPE Work wear provided.
• On-going assignments
• Dedicated account team
• Excellent training facilities on-site
• Full time hours available
• Fixed Shifts
• Consistent shifts
• Great work / life balance

Please click apply to be considered for our Production Operative role within the Manufacturing and Production Industry. We would love to hear from you.

We're excited to be recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a global supplier of high-value technologies. Based in Birmingham, the site produces a wide range of complex products using modern manufacturing methods, supporting customers across multiple sectors worldwide. The business is experiencing a strong period of growth and can offer the right engineer a salary of around 48,000, flexible working hours, an early Friday finish , and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities include -

• Review current processes and existing methods of manufacture.
• Work on volume outputs, scrap/rework, quality, safety, and delivery commitments.
• Ensure that existing equipment and machinery are kept in good working order.
• Recommend new equipment when and where necessary.
• Support with the creation of new manuals and staff training where necessary.
• Assist with plant layouts to ensure material flow is maximised.
• Help to drive continuous improvement/kaizen programs on site.

Manufacturing Engineer desirable skills and experience -

• Experience working within a similar role - Production Engineer, Process Engineer etc.
• Ability to use the relevant tools and techniques - Single piece flow, Kanban, lean etc.
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Relevant manufacturing/mechanical engineering education (HND/HNC).

Manufacturing Engineer benefits include -

• Competitive starting salary and employer pension contribution.
• Flexible hours / early finish on a Friday.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to work in a modern day manufacturing facility.
• Free Parking.

If interested in this Manufacturing Engineer position, please apply through this advert immediately.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

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 Engineer

Sutton Coldfield

Days

48,000 - 50,000

This leading Automotive company are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their global business. This is a hands on role, where you will be working in a fast paced environment for a 1st Tier Supplier.

Your job will be to technically support manufacturing areas, including layout, procurement of equipment, production planning, new product introduction (NPI) and systems/ procedures, and training of Operators in accordance with Quality procedures and safe practices. As well as taking responsibility for the implementation of new processes and equipment across the plant.

Role Description:

• Competent with PC word processing skills (INC. Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
• To develop modern production engineering techniques within the framework of project teams and central standards, including advanced product quality planning activities.
• To ensure all documentation (process flows, PFMEA, work instructions, TPM, routings, asset registers, Yamazumi and setting sheets etc.) are accurate and completed in a timely manner & Support auditing.
• Must be responsible for process control. Only ME can release process changes signed off by all departments etc.
• Support all 8D's, QRQC, internal and external, and use Ishikawa and 5 Why analysis in assisting to find the route cause of a problem effecting production efficiency.
• Improve and optimise the process to reduce costs of manufacturing, increase yield, improve product quality and manufacturing consistency, supporting the WPS team using LEAN tools to continuously improving the processes.
• Support Maintenance when required, issuing manuals for new equipment for Maintenance to complete the PM plans.
• Liaise with Suppliers and when necessary Customer

Skills and Qualification:

• HNC level in Engineering (Minimum BTEC National)
• Technical apprenticeship
• PC word processing skills (Inc. Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
• Continuous Improvement skills/ knowledge

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Jordan Kent at (url removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Date posted:

Pay: 13.00 per / hour plus overtime

Job description:

Worcester based manufacturer multiple vacancies !

PERMANENT AFTER TRIAL PERIOD

Our Worcester based client manufacture aluminium castings for high end motor vehicles they have a need for staff in their foundry and machining departments they are expanding and looking for new employees on their day shift

Candidates will have a manufacturing background and a desire to succeed in return our client will offer on the job training and a permanent job after a successful trial period

Hours :

• 06.00 am - 16.00 pm Monday to Thursday

Duration of assignment:

These vacancies are being advertised as temporary to permanent candidates will serve at least 12 weeks with the agency with a view to securing a permanent job with the company

Apply:

Please forward an up to date CV for consideration we can offer immediate starts

• To analyse, develop and optimise manufacturing processes to maximise quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness and health and safety.
• Ensure strong process control and process capability across the manufacturing function of the operations.
• To apply lean manufacturing and industrial engineering optimisation techniques including kaizen, time studies, line balancing and value stream mapping.
• Deliver continuous improvements initiatives to target quality improvements productivity gains, right first time (RFT) rates and waste reduction.
• Support the industrialisation of NPI, including the development of production process, tooling, work instructions and validation plans.
• Collaboration with design and development teams to ensure manufacturability and seamless transition of new designs into production (design for manufacturer and assembly - DFMA principles)
• Apply APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process to ensure the product and process readiness for manufacturing and timely delivery.
• Lead the PPAP to verify that product designs and manufacturing processes meet specifications and are capable of mass production.
• Troubleshoot an resolve production issues, applying structured root cause analysis (RCA), and leading corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) in line with 8D & DMAIC problem solving techniques.
• Develop and validate manufacturing tooling.
• Define, document and maintain robust manufacturing process controls including routings, work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Ensure all activites comply with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).

• Extensive experience working in a manufacturing, process or production engineering capacity within a machining, forgings, fabrication environment.
• Qualified to a degree of higher national diploma (HND) in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of process control and process capability including the use of statistical tools to validate and monitor production stability.
• Strong continuous improvement leadership focused on quality, productivity, RFT, and reduction in wastage.
• Hands on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, DMAIC.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in process validation, PFMEA, control plans and SPC.
• Good working knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100).

A Manufacturing Engineer is needed for a critical role in driving production efficiency and optimisation in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. The individual will be expected to utilise their engineering expertise to streamline processes, implement new technology, and ensure high-quality production.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation within the Industrial / Manufacturing sector. They are renowned for their commitment to quality, innovation, and the development of cutting-edge aerospace components. The company fosters a culture that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Description

• Work closely with our Machine shop team to improve process flow and NPI
• Drive production efficiency and quality through process improvements and lean manufacturing principles.
• Implement new technologies and equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop effective solutions.
• Prepare and present technical reports to inform management and stakeholders on production progress and challenges.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines to ensure targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the manufacturing environment.
• Provide technical training and guidance to production staff.
• Participate in continuous professional development activities to stay abreast of industry trends and advancements.

Profile

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the Industrial / Manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A solid understanding of health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Job Offer

• 50,000
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work within a highly collaborative and innovative team.
• A commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• A culture that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

If you are a driven and experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for a challenging role within a leading organisation in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
li>Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help shape the future of our manufacturing systems and processes. In this key technical role, you'll be the link between our customers, suppliers, and internal teams-ensuring manufacturing is built into product design from the start. You'll lead technology introductions, manage complex improvement projects, and drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background, aerospace manufacturing experience, and a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Lead the technical direction for manufacturing systems, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance targets are met.
• Act as the main technical interface with customers, suppliers, and internal design teams to ensure products are designed for manufacture.
• Drive the introduction of new manufacturing technologies and support the creation of technology roadmaps.
• Oversee manufacturing system design, including standard work, cell design, process simulation, and takt-based logistics.
• Lead New Product Introductions (NPIs) and major manufacturing method changes.
• Apply tools such as PFMEA to reduce process risk and improve system performance.
• Manage relationships with equipment suppliers and support make-vs-buy decisions.

Essential skills:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and test.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• HNC (apprentice-trained) or degree in Engineering/Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with Design for Manufacture/Automation.
• Project management qualifications (Prince 2, APMP).

About us:

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.