Job Description
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:
Manufacturing Manager
Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications
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
About Owen Daniels