Shop Floor Manager

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 holidays
• Contractual profit sharing scheme
• 40 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 standards
• Take a hands-on approach to supporting production, actively assisting with problem solving, workflow issues, and shop floor priorities when required
• Allocate and coordinate labour, equipment, and workload to maintain smooth production flow and minimise downtime
• Lead, motivate, and develop shop floor teams, ensuring clear communication of priorities and maintaining a high-performance working environment
• Ensure product quality standards are consistently met, supporting investigation and resolution of non-conformances using root cause analysis
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture across all shop floor activities
• Monitor and report key production KPIs including output, scrap, downtime, and efficiency
• Liaise with maintenance and engineering teams to reduce equipment downtime and improve reliability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process efficiency

Shop Floor Manager – Requirements:

• Previous supervisory or shop floor management experience in a precision engineering environment
• Relevant qualification – Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering / CNC Machining, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Engineering
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow, and scheduling
• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement experience
• Hands-on approach with the ability to support production activities directly when required
• Proven problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

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