Manufacturing Manager

Role Overview We are recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a regulated industrial processing facility. This is a senior, site-based leadership role with full accountability for production, health & safety, environmental compliance, maintenance, and people management. You will act as the site’s Technically Competent Manager, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations while driving continuous improvement across all manufacturing activities. Why Apply? This role offers the chance to take ownership of a complex, regulated operation and make a real impact through safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing leadership. If you’re an experienced manufacturing or operations leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage all site operations, including production, maintenance, warehousing, and material logistics * Ensure compliance with environmental, health & safety, and quality standards at all times * Act as the responsible person on site for environmental management and reporting * Drive operational efficiency through OEE performance management and process optimisation * Own site budgets, cost control, and financial reporting * Develop and enforce standard operating procedures * Lead maintenance planning, engineering projects, shutdowns, and process outages * Recruit, train, develop, and performance‑manage site teams * Produce monthly operational, safety, environmental, and performance reports * Champion a strong safety culture and high standards of housekeeping * Provide site leadership support for emergencies and critical issues Required Qualifications & Experience * Engineering or technical degree (or equivalent experience) * Minimum 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing, processing, or waste management environment * WAMITAB Level 4 (or equivalent technically competent qualification) * Strong knowledge of UK environmental and regulatory requirements * Proven experience managing people, budgets, and operational performance * Fluent English (written and spoken) Preferred Skills & Attributes * Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability * Experience leading maintenance and engineering teams * Commercially aware with a focus on cost control and efficiency * Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels * Organised, resilient, and action-focused leadership style What’s on Offer * Competitive salary package * Senior leadership role with full site accountability * Opportunity to lead operations with a strong sustainability and compliance focus * Long‑term career stability within a critical industrial operation