Manufacturing Team Manager x2
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- England,South West,Devon
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
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Manufacturing Team ManagerSalary: £55,000 - £65,000 + BenefitsLocation: Devon
A leading manufacturing client of ours is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Team Manager to lead operational performance across a key production area. This is an excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader with a passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development.
You will be responsible for managing production activities, ensuring customer demand is met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive performance, improve processes, and develop a culture of accountability and engagement.
Key Responsibilities*Lead and motivate a team of production employees and supervisors within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
*Deliver operational targets across safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery.
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
*Support and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and regular performance management.
*Ensure resources, equipment, and labour are effectively aligned to production requirements.
*Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
*Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all site standards and procedures.
*Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, planning, and supply chain functions to deliver business objectives.
*Encourage employee engagement and foster a culture of ownership and accountability.
*Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to resolve operational issues.
About YouWe’re looking for a proactive manufacturing leader who can balance operational delivery with the development of their team.
You will ideally have:
*Previous experience in a Manufacturing Team Manager, Production Manager, Shift Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.
*Strong leadership experience within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, automotive, FMCG, or high-volume production environment.
*Proven track record of delivering improvements in productivity, quality, and operational performance.
*Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence initiatives.
*Strong coaching and people development skills.
*Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
*Confidence working with KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement frameworks.
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
What’s on Offer?*Salary of £55,000 - £65,000
*Competitive benefits package
*Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business
*Career development and progression opportunities
*Collaborative and supportive leadership team
*Exposure to continuous improvement and operational transformation projects
If you’re an ambitious manufacturing leader looking to make a genuine impact within a high-performing production environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Manufacturing Team ManagerSalary: £55,000 - £65,000 + BenefitsLocation: Devon
A leading manufacturing client of ours is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Team Manager to lead operational performance across a key production area. This is an excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader with a passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development.
You will be responsible for managing production activities, ensuring customer demand is met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive performance, improve processes, and develop a culture of accountability and engagement.
Key Responsibilities*Lead and motivate a team of production employees and supervisors within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
*Deliver operational targets across safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery.
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
*Support and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and regular performance management.
*Ensure resources, equipment, and labour are effectively aligned to production requirements.
*Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
*Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all site standards and procedures.
*Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, planning, and supply chain functions to deliver business objectives.
*Encourage employee engagement and foster a culture of ownership and accountability.
*Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to resolve operational issues.
About YouWe’re looking for a proactive manufacturing leader who can balance operational delivery with the development of their team.
You will ideally have:
*Previous experience in a Manufacturing Team Manager, Production Manager, Shift Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.
*Strong leadership experience within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, automotive, FMCG, or high-volume production environment.
*Proven track record of delivering improvements in productivity, quality, and operational performance.
*Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence initiatives.
*Strong coaching and people development skills.
*Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
*Confidence working with KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement frameworks.
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
What’s on Offer?*Salary of £55,000 - £65,000
*Competitive benefits package
*Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business
*Career development and progression opportunities
*Collaborative and supportive leadership team
*Exposure to continuous improvement and operational transformation projects
If you’re an ambitious manufacturing leader looking to make a genuine impact within a high-performing production environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Gleeson Recruitment Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integri...