Manufacturing Manager

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, covering sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, and surface treatment. The successful candidate will drive production efficiency, quality, cost optimisation, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team.

Key  responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.

• Execute and monitor the production plan, ensuring effective resource allocation, capacity planning, and machine maintenance to maximise operational efficiency, minimise downtime, and consistently meet delivery deadlines.

• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, rework, and production costs.

• Monitor and analyse KPIs, identify performance gaps and implement effective improvement plans.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements across all manufacturing areas.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Production team, promoting accountability, engagement, and skills development.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve issues and optimise manufacturing processes.

• Maintain effective stock control and ensure accurate production documentation and adherence to the latest product revisions.

• Support the implementation and optimisation of ERP, digital manufacturing systems, and Smart Factory initiatives.

• Develop medium- and long-term manufacturing strategies to support business growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate would have:

• A technical qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or a related discipline at MQF Level 5 or higher.

• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

• Strong technical knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly and/or surface treatment processes.

• Proven experience in production management, KPI monitoring, cost control and continuous improvement.

• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, ERP systems and digital manufacturing tools.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Join Seifert Systems and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence, developing our people and shaping the future of our production operations.

Interested applicants should submit a covering letter together with an updated CV no later than 21st November.