22nd October, 2026
Manufacturing Manager
Location: Staffordshire
Pay Rate: Competitive (DOE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Pay Rate: Competitive (DOE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
About the Role
Hunters 4 Staff are supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the Staffordshire area in their search for an experienced Manufacturing Manager.
This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys leading from the front, developing teams, and driving improvements across production. You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards, supporting employees, and ensuring production schedules are achieved safely and efficiently.
Our client is an extremely busy and growing business with exciting plans for the future. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated manager who wants to make a real difference by improving morale, performance, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop a production team to achieve business objectives.
- Manage employee training, coaching, and ongoing development plans.
- Handle absence management, timekeeping, and employee welfare matters.
- Support and manage grievance and disciplinary processes in line with company procedures.
- Ensure PPE requirements, health and safety standards, and safe working practices are maintained.
- Monitor production schedules and performance, ensuring targets and deadlines are consistently met.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Strong people management skills with experience leading and developing teams.
- Knowledge of grievance, disciplinary, and absence management procedures.
- Hands-on approach with the ability to support operational activities when required.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- On-site parking
- Join a growing and successful business
This role may also be suitable for candidates based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Stafford, Stone, and surrounding areas, or those with experience as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Shift Manager, or Manufacturing Team Leader.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced manufacturing professional with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let Hunters 4 Staff help you take the next step in your career.
INDPERM
Manufacturing Manager employer: Hunters 4 Staff
Join a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, where you will play a vital role as a Company Accountant. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and benefits such as an electric car scheme and life insurance. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial performance while enjoying a long-term career in a dynamic environment.
