Manufacturing Manager / Manufacturing Manageress

Join Our Team: Manufacturing Manager

W Talent Manufacturing is supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing company based in Nottinghamshire. This organization specializes in the production of high-precision components and assemblies for the aerospace sector, serving globally recognized customers. With a strong emphasis on quality, compliance, and innovation, the business is experiencing sustained growth and is now seeking a Manufacturing Manager to join its senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regulated, forward-thinking organization with ambitious expansion plans and a commitment to operational excellence.

Position Overview

We are searching for a highly capable and experienced Manufacturing Manager with a robust background in aerospace or precision engineering environments. This critical leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the shop floor.

The successful candidate will lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring that output, quality, and delivery targets are consistently achieved while maintaining the highest aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing all production activities, reporting directly to the Site Director. Responsibilities include:

• Ensure full compliance with aerospace standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100), and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead and manage production teams to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly output targets.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing operations.
• Develop and execute production plans in line with customer demand and business objectives.
• Coordinate closely with planning, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor KPIs and production metrics, taking corrective action where necessary to improve performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize throughput.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities and ensure smooth integration into production.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, identifying skills gaps and implementing training plans.
• Ensure robust quality control processes are adhered to, collaborating closely with quality teams to resolve non-conformances.

About You

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a Production/Manufacturing or Operations Manager role within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace standards such as AS9100 and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive performance and engagement.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing high-mix, low-volume, or complex manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the business.
• NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing aerospace organization.
• The chance to play a key role in shaping and improving manufacturing operations.

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