Our client, a leading manufacturer of components and systems for the aerospace sector and part of a global group, is seeking an innovative, dynamic Manufacturing Manager to lead a diverse production team and ensure that the production facility continues to meet the growing needs of a demanding customer base. This is a broad and varied role entailing a wide range of duties including meeting/exceeding manufacturing performance targets, ensuring staff are properly managed, trained and motivated, driving continuous improvement, overseeing health & safety procedures, cost management and delivering on a range of on-going capital investment/ facility enhancement projects. Operating as a member of the Senior Management team, the successful candidate will be comfortable interacting with stakeholders at varying levels The position requires a proven Engineering industry Production/Manufacturing professional with proven leadership skills, well developed commercial acumen, a strong knowledge of manufacturing software, familiarity with quality control standards & methodologies, technical acumen and the ability to communicate at all required levels. Knowledge of the aerospace or automotive sector could be advantageous. Salary to £65,000 plus benefits package