Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Sudbury
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a growing business in Sudbury, Suffolk!
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader to join a forward-thinking business where you'll play a key role in driving operational performance, developing teams, and supporting future growth.
Monday to Thursday (4-Day Week) + Competitive Salary + Benefits!!!
You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently achieved.
Working closely with technical, planning, purchasing, and quality teams, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a positive and high-performing culture across the manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities: -
Manage day-to-day manufacturing
Develop production plans to maximise efficiency, capacity, and delivery performance.
Lead, motivate, and develop workshop and production teams.
Act as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
Monitor productivity, workflow, and operational performance.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Support internal and external audits.
Analyse production data and provide performance updates to senior management.
Promote a strong culture of Health & Safety throughout the business.
About You: -
Proven experience in a workshop, production, manufacturing or similar leadership role.
Strong manufacturing and production management background.
Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Committed to developing teams and creating a positive working environment.
What's On Offer?
4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to join a growing and innovative business
Position within the company’s leadership team
Chance to make a significant impact on operational performance and future growth
If you think the following role is of interest, APPLY TODAY