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.