Automation Engineer - Plymouth Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits Rare opportunity to put your own stamp. Excellent investment into improving the site & equipment. Excellent opportunity to grow your role within the site & group. A global manufacturing business and market leader within its sector is looking to appoint an Automation Engineer to support the continued development of its Plymouth operation. With around 150 employees across two adjacent manufacturing facilities, including a brand-new state-of-the-art site, the business is investing heavily in the future of advanced manufacturing and automation. This is a brand-new role created due to growth and investment and offers a rare opportunity for someone to genuinely put their own stamp on a manufacturing operation. There are still a number of labour-intensive processes across the facility, creating huge scope for automation, robotics and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering the site's automation strategy, helping transform the operation into a more advanced and highly automated manufacturing environment. Importantly, this is not a role maintaining existing systems or inheriting legacy projects. This is an opportunity to build something new from the ground up and become a key figure within the wider group's manufacturing strategy. The Role Identifying opportunities to automate existing manufacturing processes Supporting the introduction of robotics, automated machinery and smart manufacturing technologies Leading automation and continuous improvement projects across the site Working closely with production and engineering teams to improve efficiency, quality and productivity Supporting the site's progression towards Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing About You Experience within automation engineering, manufacturing engineering or industrial automation Strong understanding of automated manufacturing processes and continuous improvement Experience delivering engineering or capital projects within manufacturing Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability Someone motivated by the opportunity to create and develop new automation capability Why Apply? Opportunities like this are genuinely rare. This is a chance to join a growing international manufacturer in a highly visible role where you can influence long-term automation strategy, introduce new technologies and make a lasting impact on the future direction of the site.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Automation Engineer - Plymouth Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits Rare opportunity to put your own stamp. Excellent investment into improving the site & equipment. Excellent opportunity to grow your role within the site & group. A global manufacturing business and market leader within its sector is looking to appoint an Automation Engineer to support the continued development of its Plymouth operation. With around 150 employees across two adjacent manufacturing facilities, including a brand-new state-of-the-art site, the business is investing heavily in the future of advanced manufacturing and automation. This is a brand-new role created due to growth and investment and offers a rare opportunity for someone to genuinely put their own stamp on a manufacturing operation. There are still a number of labour-intensive processes across the facility, creating huge scope for automation, robotics and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering the site's automation strategy, helping transform the operation into a more advanced and highly automated manufacturing environment. Importantly, this is not a role maintaining existing systems or inheriting legacy projects. This is an opportunity to build something new from the ground up and become a key figure within the wider group's manufacturing strategy. The Role Identifying opportunities to automate existing manufacturing processes Supporting the introduction of robotics, automated machinery and smart manufacturing technologies Leading automation and continuous improvement projects across the site Working closely with production and engineering teams to improve efficiency, quality and productivity Supporting the site's progression towards Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing About You Experience within automation engineering, manufacturing engineering or industrial automation Strong understanding of automated manufacturing processes and continuous improvement Experience delivering engineering or capital projects within manufacturing Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability Someone motivated by the opportunity to create and develop new automation capability Why Apply? Opportunities like this are genuinely rare. This is a chance to join a growing international manufacturer in a highly visible role where you can influence long-term automation strategy, introduce new technologies and make a lasting impact on the future direction of the site.
Senior Production Manager - Plymouth 65,000 - 75,000 + Bonus & Excellent Package A well-established manufacturing business in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to join its leadership team. This role is ideal for an established Production Manager who is looking to take the next step towards an Operations Manager position, while remaining closely involved with day-to-day manufacturing activities. The successful candidate will lead production and manufacturing activities across the site, ensuring the efficient and high-quality manufacture of a diverse product range while driving continuous improvement across people, systems and processes. The business is part of a wider international group and offers the opportunity for someone to make a visible impact on the site, shape manufacturing performance and grow with the wider organisation over time. The Role You will lead the production and manufacturing functions of the site, ensuring operational performance across safety, quality, delivery and cost. The role will focus heavily on manufacturing improvement, performance management and people engagement, helping the site move towards world-class manufacturing standards while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and accountability. Key aspects of the role include: Leading day-to-day production and manufacturing operations across the site Managing multiple production and improvement projects simultaneously Driving continuous improvement initiatives and embedding Lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles Developing and managing manufacturing KPIs including OEE, quality, efficiency and delivery performance Supporting the implementation and development of world-class manufacturing and TPM principles Working closely with engineering, planning and support functions to improve production performance Developing production teams, improving engagement and ensuring employees are aligned with site objectives Creating a culture where people feel empowered to contribute to operational improvements Ensuring high standards of health, safety and quality across the manufacturing operation About You Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role within a manufacturing environment Looking to progress towards a broader Operations Manager role over time Strong background in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing or operational excellence Experience supporting or implementing world-class manufacturing, TPM or structured improvement programmes Excellent understanding of manufacturing KPIs and performance management systems Comfortable managing multiple production priorities and improvement activities simultaneously A hands-on leadership style, with the credibility to engage directly with teams on the shop floor Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to bring people with you and build trust across teams This role offers a genuine opportunity for someone who enjoys improving manufacturing performance, developing teams and making a lasting impact within a growing business. For the right individual, it provides the chance to put a real stamp on the production function while developing towards a broader operational leadership position within a growing international group.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Senior Production Manager - Plymouth 65,000 - 75,000 + Bonus & Excellent Package A well-established manufacturing business in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to join its leadership team. This role is ideal for an established Production Manager who is looking to take the next step towards an Operations Manager position, while remaining closely involved with day-to-day manufacturing activities. The successful candidate will lead production and manufacturing activities across the site, ensuring the efficient and high-quality manufacture of a diverse product range while driving continuous improvement across people, systems and processes. The business is part of a wider international group and offers the opportunity for someone to make a visible impact on the site, shape manufacturing performance and grow with the wider organisation over time. The Role You will lead the production and manufacturing functions of the site, ensuring operational performance across safety, quality, delivery and cost. The role will focus heavily on manufacturing improvement, performance management and people engagement, helping the site move towards world-class manufacturing standards while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and accountability. Key aspects of the role include: Leading day-to-day production and manufacturing operations across the site Managing multiple production and improvement projects simultaneously Driving continuous improvement initiatives and embedding Lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles Developing and managing manufacturing KPIs including OEE, quality, efficiency and delivery performance Supporting the implementation and development of world-class manufacturing and TPM principles Working closely with engineering, planning and support functions to improve production performance Developing production teams, improving engagement and ensuring employees are aligned with site objectives Creating a culture where people feel empowered to contribute to operational improvements Ensuring high standards of health, safety and quality across the manufacturing operation About You Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role within a manufacturing environment Looking to progress towards a broader Operations Manager role over time Strong background in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing or operational excellence Experience supporting or implementing world-class manufacturing, TPM or structured improvement programmes Excellent understanding of manufacturing KPIs and performance management systems Comfortable managing multiple production priorities and improvement activities simultaneously A hands-on leadership style, with the credibility to engage directly with teams on the shop floor Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to bring people with you and build trust across teams This role offers a genuine opportunity for someone who enjoys improving manufacturing performance, developing teams and making a lasting impact within a growing business. For the right individual, it provides the chance to put a real stamp on the production function while developing towards a broader operational leadership position within a growing international group.
Operations Manager - Manchester 82,000 + 15% Bonus + Excellent Pension A leading international manufacturing business is seeking an Operations Manager to join its senior leadership team at a high-volume manufacturing facility in Manchester. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, responsible for overseeing production planning, manufacturing and logistics operations while driving improvements across systems, processes and people. The business is entering a major investment phase , with significant capital being deployed into advanced manufacturing, automation and site-wide operational improvements . A major focus will be on automating and modernising existing machinery, improving production flow and introducing smarter manufacturing technologies across the facility . As a result, this role offers a rare opportunity for an experienced operations leader to shape the future of the site, implement automation initiatives and drive meaningful operational transformation . Key Responsibilities Lead and develop manufacturing, planning and logistics functions within a high-volume production environment Drive a strong health, safety and operational performance culture Develop and implement manufacturing capacity strategies and capital investment plans Support the automation of existing machinery and production processes to improve efficiency, throughput and consistency Work closely with engineering teams to introduce automation, robotics and smarter manufacturing technologies Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and data-driven performance metrics Monitor and improve operational KPIs including OEE, quality, labour efficiency and plan adherence Work closely with engineering, quality and support functions to deliver cross-functional improvements Develop and coach teams to improve capability and long-term succession planning About You Senior leadership experience within manufacturing or production operations Proven ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments Experience driving automation, process optimisation or modernisation of production equipment Strong background in continuous improvement and Lean methodologies Analytical and data-driven approach to operational performance Engineering or technical background desirable Experience within plastic injection moulding or similar manufacturing processes would be advantageous but not essential This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading complex operations and driving transformation , with the autonomy to make a real impact within a well-invested and evolving manufacturing operation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager - Manchester 82,000 + 15% Bonus + Excellent Pension A leading international manufacturing business is seeking an Operations Manager to join its senior leadership team at a high-volume manufacturing facility in Manchester. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, responsible for overseeing production planning, manufacturing and logistics operations while driving improvements across systems, processes and people. The business is entering a major investment phase , with significant capital being deployed into advanced manufacturing, automation and site-wide operational improvements . A major focus will be on automating and modernising existing machinery, improving production flow and introducing smarter manufacturing technologies across the facility . As a result, this role offers a rare opportunity for an experienced operations leader to shape the future of the site, implement automation initiatives and drive meaningful operational transformation . Key Responsibilities Lead and develop manufacturing, planning and logistics functions within a high-volume production environment Drive a strong health, safety and operational performance culture Develop and implement manufacturing capacity strategies and capital investment plans Support the automation of existing machinery and production processes to improve efficiency, throughput and consistency Work closely with engineering teams to introduce automation, robotics and smarter manufacturing technologies Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and data-driven performance metrics Monitor and improve operational KPIs including OEE, quality, labour efficiency and plan adherence Work closely with engineering, quality and support functions to deliver cross-functional improvements Develop and coach teams to improve capability and long-term succession planning About You Senior leadership experience within manufacturing or production operations Proven ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments Experience driving automation, process optimisation or modernisation of production equipment Strong background in continuous improvement and Lean methodologies Analytical and data-driven approach to operational performance Engineering or technical background desirable Experience within plastic injection moulding or similar manufacturing processes would be advantageous but not essential This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading complex operations and driving transformation , with the autonomy to make a real impact within a well-invested and evolving manufacturing operation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
