Manufacturing Manager

Job description

Manufacturing Manager (Injection Moulding)

Location: West Midlands

We are supporting a long‑established UK manufacturer in appointing an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee daily operations within a precision, high‑volume production environment. This role requires a technically strong, hands‑on leader with significant experience in injection moulding.

The Role

You will be responsible for the full manufacturing function, ensuring consistent output, efficient use of resources, strong operational discipline, and strict compliance with quality and safety standards. Working closely with senior leadership, you will maintain stable, reliable manufacturing performance while driving continuous improvement in process capability and equipment utilisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop manufacturing teams to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• Drive operational KPIs including efficiency, utilisation, scrap reduction, quality, and cost control.
• Provide strong technical expertise, including hands‑on support with process optimisation, troubleshooting, and tooling‑related issues.
• Oversee production planning, forecasting, and materials flow to meet agreed schedules and customer requirements.
• Uphold all quality, regulatory and health & safety standards across the manufacturing area.
• Maintain strong housekeeping and site standards to support operational reliability.
• Support ongoing continuous improvement work across processes, equipment performance, and overall workflow.

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must bring:

• Extensive, proven experience in injection moulding manufacturing (non‑negotiable).
• Experience in high‑volume, precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical understanding of moulding processes, tooling, automated machinery, and process optimisation.
• Demonstrable senior leadership experience within manufacturing or operations.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Proven experience managing KPIs, budgets, and cross‑functional teams.

Why This Role?

This is a key leadership role within a stable, well‑established manufacturer. You will have meaningful influence over operational performance, standards, and day‑to‑day output, ensuring the facility runs reliably, safely, and efficiently.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English