Manufacturing Manager – Somerset - up to £80,000 + Benefits – Ref 1001 I am currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to take responsibility for production operations within a growing manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership position combining production management, operational excellence, people development and continuous improvement. With increasing production volumes, you'll be responsible for ensuring the manufacturing function has the capacity, processes and capability to meet customer demand safely, accurately and efficiently. The Role A successful Manufacturing Manager will oversee the performance, development and output of the manufacturing operation. Key responsibilities include: * Managing daily production activities and operational priorities. * Planning workloads around available people, machinery, materials and capacity. * Leading, developing and mentoring production teams and supervisors. * Monitoring schedules, work in progress and production risks. * Reviewing manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment utilisation and production performance. * Improving workflow, productivity, efficiency and process reliability. * Investigating downtime, quality issues, scrap, rework and operational constraints. * Introducing and measuring practical manufacturing improvements. * Assessing opportunities for new equipment, technology and production processes. * Supporting increased production volumes through improved capacity and operational performance. About You You'll need: * Significant manufacturing leadership experience within a production environment. * Previous experience managing a manufacturing department, production facility or comparable operation. * Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning and operational performance. * Experience coordinating production across people, machinery and resources. * A proven record of identifying, implementing and measuring continuous improvement initiatives. * Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills. * A proactive approach to solving operational and production challenges. * Experience driving improvements in productivity, quality, delivery and cost performance. Interested? If you're an experienced Manufacturing Manager who combines operational leadership with a passion for continuous improvement and can demonstrate measurable manufacturing achievements, this could be an excellent next step for your career. The organisation fully supports career development, with genuine opportunities to progress as the business continues to grow. If you'd like to know more, please get in touch with an up-to-date copy of your CV. Either apply direct or contact Mike on (phone number removed)