Manufacturing & Operations Manager

An opportunity to build something — and grow with it

We are looking for a hands-on, ambitious Manufacturing & Operations Manager to take ownership of our growing manufacturing and warehouse operation in Middlewich, Cheshire.

This is a genuine opportunity to build and develop an operation rather than simply manage an established factory .

We are the UK manufacturing partner of InnuScience , a biotechnology company developing innovative, high-performance cleaning solutions designed to provide effective alternatives to conventional chemical products.

Our Middlewich operation incorporates:

Plastic blow moulding Liquid filling and capping Screen printing and product decoration Warehousing Stock management Distribution and logistics

The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day operation, improve how we work, develop our people and processes, and help us build the manufacturing capability required to support the growth of the UK business.

The opportunity

This role will suit someone who wants more than a conventional management position.

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference from day one , working directly with the management team to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, safety and cost control.

As the business grows, so will your responsibilities.

For the right individual, there is the potential to progress into a senior leadership role and, over time, potentially participate in the ownership of the business through an equity arrangement .

We are therefore looking for someone who wants to build a career with the business, rather than simply take a job .

The role

You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day manufacturing and warehouse operation, with a significant amount of your time spent on the factory floor.

You will need to understand how our equipment and processes work, identify problems, find practical solutions and continuously improve the way we manufacture and distribute our products.

Key responsibilities

Take ownership of the day-to-day manufacturing and warehouse operation. Plan and manage production to meet customer demand and delivery requirements. Oversee blow moulding, liquid filling/capping and screen-printing operations. Develop, document and continuously improve manufacturing processes and SOPs. Improve productivity, quality, efficiency and manufacturing costs. Monitor production output, downtime, waste, rejects and key operational KPIs. Troubleshoot machinery and production issues. Coordinate preventative maintenance and external engineering support. Manage raw materials, packaging, finished goods and warehouse inventory. Develop effective stock-control and warehouse-management systems. Recruit, manage and develop production and warehouse personnel as the operation grows. Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and operational compliance. Manage relationships with relevant suppliers and service providers. Support production costing and capacity planning. Identify future equipment and manufacturing capacity requirements. Work closely with management and InnuScience UK to develop and scale the UK manufacturing operation.