Interim Manufacturing Manager

Job description

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Interim Manufacturing Manager

Coventry & Warwickshire Region

Competitive Package

4-6 Month Assignment

Immediate Start Available

We're recruiting on behalf of a manufacturing business undergoing a significant period of operational development. An experienced Interim Manufacturing Manager is required to provide hands-on leadership across manufacturing operations, supporting performance improvement, operational stability and the implementation of robust processes across the site.

This opportunity will suit a proven manufacturing leader who enjoys working in fast-paced environments and has experience delivering results during periods of change, transformation or operational improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Production and Maintenance teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Drive operational performance, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Establish structure, accountability and effective performance management across operations.
• Improve maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
• Support the achievement of safety, quality and delivery targets.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to improve site performance.
• Develop and coach operational teams, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Monitor operational KPIs and drive improvements across key performance measures.
• Provide visible leadership and direction throughout the manufacturing operation.

About You

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Production Manager position.
• Strong background within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing both Production and Maintenance functions.
• Demonstrable success delivering operational improvement, site stabilisation, transformation or ramp-up activities.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Able to drive performance through people, processes and operational discipline.
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the shop floor.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

The Opportunity

• Join a manufacturing business during a key phase of operational development.
• Take ownership of a critical manufacturing function with genuine autonomy.
• Lead improvement initiatives across production, maintenance and operational performance.
• Work closely with senior leadership to establish sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Play a key role in supporting operational stability and long-term site performance.
• Immediate start available.
• 4-6 month interim assignment.

This opportunity is being managed on a confidential basis. Further details regarding the business, location and assignment objectives will be shared with suitable applicants following an initial discussion.Applications are being reviewed immediately. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV.

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