Manufacturing manager Work, Jobs in Kingsnorth, Ken (with Salaries)

Operations Manager
Pursuit Aerospace —Sittingbourne
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
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Senior Engineering Manager - Manufacturing
Honeywell —Southend-on-Sea
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
Manufacturing Manager
Teledyne Technologies Inc. —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
Operations Manager
Puratos —Sittingbourne
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bakery
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Quality Manager
Swegon UK & I —Whitstable
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
Senior NPD & Innovation Manager
zendbox —Paddock Wood
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Account Manager - Contract Manufacturing
zendbox —Paddock Wood
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
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9d
Quality Manager
elix sourcing solutions —Maidstone
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Leadership
Area Manager
Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10 —Maidstone
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Commercial Manager Contract Manufacturing
zendbox —Paddock Wood
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Presentation skills
- Manufacturing
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9d
Area Manager, LCY3
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Dartford
- Weekend availability
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Flexible schedule
QHSE Manager
Berlin Packaging —Hadleigh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Leadership
Military Area Manager, LCY3
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Dartford
- Weekend availability
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Business
- Flexible schedule
Continuous Improvement Manager
Givaudan —Ashford
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Profit sharing
Business Development Manager
Amphenol Martec Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Remote
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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UK Group HR Manager
ParkerSteel Ltd —Canterbury
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Recruiting
- Contracts
- Life insurance
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Production Manager/Supervisor
Wenbar —Chelmsford
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Remote
- Team management
- Quality control
- In-person
Quality Compliance Manager
Genuit Group —Aylesford
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Employee discount
13d
Lead Quality Inspector
elix sourcing solutions —Maidstone
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Quality control
Business Development Manager
Amphenol Limited Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Remote
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Operations Manager

Pursuit Aerospace -
Sittingbourne

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Business intelligence
Operations management
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
Production capacity planning
Data analysis skills
ERP software
Microsoft Office Suite
Performance management
MRP
Six Sigma
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Team management
Production planning
Quality control
Operational strategy development
SharePoint
Management reporting
Leadership
Lean manufacturing
Operations leadership experience

Full job description

Position Summary:

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimising all day-to-day activities at the Sittingbourne site. This role ensures strong performance in cost, quality, delivery, and productivity while building the operational capability needed to support future growth. With a focus on continuous improvement and lean principles, the Operations Manager drives efficiency, strengthens processes, and ensures the site consistently exceeds customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead daily site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance across all departments.
Deliver operational targets in quality, cost, delivery, and productivity through effective planning and execution.
Develop and lead a high-performing operations team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management.
Strengthen operational infrastructure by improving processes, systems, and equipment to support growth and capacity expansion.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving.
Enhance process capability and efficiency through targeted improvement projects and data-driven decision-making.
Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction and operational readiness.
Monitor and report key performance metrics (KPI’s), identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement actions.
Maintain and develop capacity planning.
Maintain strong customer focus, ensuring operational performance consistently meets or exceeds expectations.

Key Competencies

Proven experience in an operations and manufacturing leadership role.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build capability, and drive accountability.
Experience managing quality, cost, and delivery performance in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel (data analysis, reporting, dashboards), Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems for production planning, inventory control, and performance tracking.
Strong data analysis capability, with the ability to interpret operational metrics and generate actionable insights.
Competence with digital workflow and collaboration tools, such as SharePoint and Teams.
Familiarity with quality and production management software to support process control and continuous improvement.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, supporting ongoing digitalisation and operational technology upgrades.

Qualifications & Experience (Optional Section)

Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience in sand foundry processes and casting would be an advantage.
Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous

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manufacturing manager jobs in kingsnorth, ken

Operations Manager

Senior Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

Manufacturing Manager

Operations Manager

Quality Manager

Senior NPD & Innovation Manager

Account Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Quality Manager

Area Manager

Senior Commercial Manager Contract Manufacturing

Area Manager, LCY3

QHSE Manager

Military Area Manager, LCY3

Continuous Improvement Manager

Business Development Manager

UK Group HR Manager

Production Manager/Supervisor

Quality Compliance Manager

Lead Quality Inspector

Business Development Manager

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