Manufacturing Manager

Company: ES Recruit
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Location: Chorley
Job Description:

This role leads manufacturing operations within a highly regulated environment, ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality production of critical components. It involves driving operational excellence, maintaining strict compliance with industry standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, quality assurance and safety across all production activities.

Who This Role Would Suit

This position would suit an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a safety-critical, precision-driven environment. It is ideal for someone with a strong background in regulated industries with knowledge of welding & fabrication techniques, who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and driving performance. A proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement will excel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards
  • Support the Head of Manufacturing to run the Manufacturing workshop.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
  • Manage resources effectively, including people, equipment and budgets, to meet delivery targets
  • Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and quality across the shop floor
  • Coach, mentor and develop production teams to achieve operational excellence

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Manufacturing leadership role.
  • Strong background working in Welding, Fabrication and Assembly environments.
  • Degree or HNC qualified in Engineering discipline
  • Lean Six Sigma certified.
  • Eligibility to undergo SC Clearance.

Location: Chorley

Permanent

Salary: £60k – £65k

Working Hours: 4 day working week! Monday – Thursday, Full Time.

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, 5% pension from employer, MediCash Health.

Contact Details:

CLICK APPLY! Call the office on 0161 4166249 and ask for Jacob or contact on jacob@es-recruit.com for more details.

Posted: April 16th, 2026