Shop Floor Manager

Description

Shop Floor Manager Required!

Our client is a rapidly growing engineering company, specialising in machining and heat treatment.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Shop Floor Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day–to–day management of manufacturing operations on the shop floor, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. The role focuses on leading production teams, driving performance, and supporting continuous improvement across all manufacturing activities.

Package:

20 days holiday plus bank holidaysContractual profit sharing scheme40 hour working week with early finish on Fridays (6:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm finish Fridays)Shop Floor Manager – Responsibilities:

Oversee daily shop floor operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to required quality standardsTake a hands–on approach to supporting production, actively assisting with problem solving, workflow issues, and shop floor priorities when requiredAllocate and coordinate labour, equipment, and workload to maintain smooth production flow and minimise downtimeLead, motivate, and develop shop floor teams, ensuring clear communication of priorities and maintaining a high–performance working environmentEnsure product quality standards are consistently met, supporting investigation and resolution of non–conformances using root cause analysisEnsure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture across all shop floor activitiesMonitor and report key production KPIs including output, scrap, downtime, and efficiencyLiaise with maintenance and engineering teams to reduce equipment downtime and improve reliabilityDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process efficiencyShop Floor Manager – Requirements:

Previous supervisory or shop floor management experience in a precision engineering environmentRelevant qualification – Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering / CNC Machining, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in EngineeringStrong understanding of production processes, workflow, and schedulingLean manufacturing / continuous improvement experienceHands–on approach with the ability to support production activities directly when requiredProven problem–solving skills in a fast–paced manufacturing setting

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