Manufacturing Manager
il y a 4 jours
Cardiff
Job title: Manufacturing Manager Location: Cardiff, free parking onsite Salary: £35,000 + bonus Benefits: 19% pension, 33 days A/L, Half day every Friday, Private Health, Onsite Gym. As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of seven engineers across areas such as new product introduction, process development, and industrial engineering. This is a highly managerial role focused on guiding, developing, and supporting your team while driving performance and operational excellence. The role requires close collaboration with other departments throughout the full product lifecycle — from concept and quotation, through to mass production and ongoing quality improvement. The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership and direction for a team of engineers., • Mentor and develop team members, supporting both technical growth and professional development., • Champion engineering quality, working closely with cross-functional partners to maintain and improve standards., • Drive team performance through clear KPIs, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency., • Implement and refine processes to ensure effective tracking and continuous improvement., • Lead problem-solving initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. Essential Criteria • Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline., • Proven experience in leading and developing a technical or engineering team., • Strong understanding of product development processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma preferred)., • Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation., • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration skills., • Demonstrated “lead by example” approach, with a positive and proactive mindset., • Commitment to ongoing learning and development, both personally and for the team. If interested in the role, please apply with your latest CV.