Manufacturing Manager
4 weeks ago
This is a genuinely unique opportunity to take a leadership role within a company delivering next-generation technology with global impact - all from a purpose-built advanced manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland.
We are now seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee and scale up operations in a highly technical, low-volume, and high-complexity environment.
Why This Role? Join one of Northern Ireland's most exciting and forward-thinking engineering companies Lead a highly skilled multi-functional team with full end-to-end production responsibility Influence the design and execution of industrialisation strategy during a critical growth phase Play a key role in delivering truly transformative technology to market What You'll Do: Reporting to the Production Director, you will lead the day-to-day running of the manufacturing function - driving performance across safety, cost, quality and schedule.
You'll coordinate resource planning, operational delivery, and continuous improvement, while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and technical teams to ensure operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include: Full line management of a growing production team (up to 100 headcount) Ownership of daily operations, resource planning, and workflow coordination Implementation of KPIs and performance management across the function Cultivating a best-in-class Health & Safety culture Driving continuous improvement through LEAN, 5 S, and other methodologies Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development of team leads and operators Contributing to wider strategic decision-making as the business scales What You'll Need: Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline Previous experience managing large teams in a fast-paced production environment Proven leadership in complex or high-growth manufacturing settings Strong knowledge of LEAN principles, 5 S and CI tools Track record of embedding safety-first cultures and improving operational performance Experience with low-volume, high-precision production (preferred, not essential) Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi Mc Cann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock on.
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Skills: Manufacturing Manager Engineering LEAN 5 S Operations
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