Manufacturing Manager
1 day ago
Chorley
Manufacturing Manager 📍 Chorley (On-site, Monday–Thursday) The Opportunity We are supporting a leading engineering organisation in the nuclear sector with the appointment of a Manufacturing Manager. This is a newly created role designed to work closely with the Head of Manufacturing, taking ownership of the day-to-day management of the manufacturing workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving operational excellence, leading high-performing teams, and delivering critical components within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring delivery against production targets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, • Lead, coach, and develop Production Team Leaders and shop floor staff, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, • Manage resources effectively (people, equipment, and budget) to meet programme demands, • Ensure full compliance with nuclear industry standards and health & safety regulations, • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, SHE, and Project teams, • Chair monthly production meetings, tracking performance against KPIs, • Support planning activities, ensuring accurate resource alignment with delivery schedules, • Contribute to a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance across the workshop, • Represent manufacturing in internal and external meetings, including audits and programme reviews Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role within a regulated industry (e.g. nuclear, aerospace, defence), • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, test, etc.), • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification (Green Belt minimum), • Experience working within regulated frameworks (e.g. ISO standards, ONR, ASME), • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools, • Ability to drive performance, manage change, and improve operational efficiency Desirable • Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline, • Experience managing audits, inspections, and client interactions, • Strong understanding of programme planning tools (e.g. P6), • Background in continuous improvement and cultural transformation initiatives Why Apply? • Newly created role with real scope to shape and influence operations, • Work within a highly specialised, safety-critical sector, • Long-term stability and career progression opportunities, • Collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team