Manufacturing Manager / Supervisor, Dartford

Manufacturing Manager

34,000 - 37,000

Are you an experienced Manufacturing or Production Manager ready to take full ownership of site operations? This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll shape performance, drive efficiencies, and lead a team in a fast paced production environment.

We're looking for a proactive, hands on leader who can balance strategic oversight with day to day operational control, someone who keeps standards high while ensuring output never slows.

The Opportunity

As Manufacturing Manager, you'll oversee the end to end production process, ensuring delivery against operational targets while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. You'll lead from the front, building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for manufacturing operations, ensuring output, timelines, and quality standards are consistently achieved
• Lead, manage, and develop production teams, driving engagement and performance
• Ensure all customer orders are delivered on time and to specification
• Oversee materials handling, including loading/unloading using clamp trucks and FLT equipment
• Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor, supporting operations and resolving issues in real time
• Monitor production performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements
• Ensure machinery and equipment are operating effectively, coordinating maintenance where required
• Embed strong quality control processes throughout the production cycle
• Drive a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all health & safety standards

About You

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, or Senior Supervisory role
• Strong background in fast paced manufacturing environments
• Hands on leadership style with the ability to engage teams at all levels
• Forklift / clamp truck experience is essential
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills under pressure
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and waste reduction
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead change

Why Join?

• A leadership role with real ownership and impact
• Fast moving operational environment where your decisions make a difference
• Opportunity to shape team performance and drive improvements
• Competitive salary and stable, long term

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