Role: Manufacturing Manager Location: Birmingham (South) Salary: Highly Competitive Job Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead operations across a value stream, ensuring excellence in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) performance. This is a key leadership role focused on driving efficiency, improving productivity, and optimising operational performance in a highly regulated aerospace/manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage a complex manufacturing environment, including hot metal forging, heat treatment, and aerospace engineering processes. * Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, maintaining up-to-date risk assessments and procedures. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity. * Develop and implement strategic operational plans aligned with company goals and customer demands. * Manage and mentor first-line leaders and team members, fostering a positive and engaged team culture. * Oversee production targets, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. * Analyse and resolve customer-related issues using root cause analysis (8D process) to implement long-term solutions. * Promote lean manufacturing principles and drive process improvements across the production environment. * Monitor and report on key performance metrics, taking proactive steps to meet and exceed targets. What We’re Looking For * Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment. * Strong knowledge of heavy manufacturing processes. * Excellent understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a data-driven approach. * Ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams, fostering a high-performance culture. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders. * Prior experience in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, automotive, or heavy engineering. Why Join? * Exciting career growth opportunities in a leading manufacturing business. * Work in a highly dynamic and technical environment with cutting-edge engineering. * Be part of a company that values continuous improvement and innovation. Apply Now! If you are a driven and results-oriented leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence, we’d love to hear from you