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Manufacturing Manager - Custom Solutions

106303
Bristol, England
Competitive + Benefits
Permanent
Precision Manufacturing

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager – Custom Solutions
Location: Bristol
Reports To: Operations Manager
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Business

My client are a leading engineering business specialising in high-quality fluid transfer systems. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer focus, they provide bespoke solutions across a range of industries. Part of there ambitious growth strategy, they are looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead their Custom Solutions (CS) team and play a key role in driving production performance and customer satisfaction.

The Role

As Manufacturing Manager – Custom Solutions, you will oversee the daily operations of a growing manufacturing function, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of customised assemblies. You will be responsible for production planning, team management, quality compliance (ISO 9001 and SQS), and continuous process improvement. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape operational strategy and support the business in achieving key growth targets.

Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Fulfilment

  • Manage daily operations of the Custom Solutions team, including resource planning and scheduling.

  • Drive process efficiency through lean manufacturing and effective resource allocation.

  • Collaborate across departments to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.

Technical Competency

  • Maintain a deep understanding of core products and services within fluid systems.

  • Provide technical leadership and support continuous learning within the team.

Quality Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards.

  • Manage inspections, testing, non-conformances, and process updates.

  • Lead initiatives to reduce scrap and improve product consistency.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members through performance reviews and training.

  • Support succession planning and team scalability as the business grows.

Health & Safety

  • Promote and ensure a safe working environment with zero lost-time incidents.

  • Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.

Key Objectives

  • Revenue Growth Targets: £5.5m (2025), £7.5m (2026), £10m (2027), £25m (2035)

  • On-Time In Full (OTIF): Reach 100% within 6 months

  • Productivity: Increase by 15% per associate

  • Weld Efficiency: Reduce average weld time to 10 minutes

  • Revenue per Associate: Increase by 10%

  • Scrap Rate: Reduce by 50% within 12 months

  • Health & Safety: Achieve zero lost-time incidents each quarter

  • Training: 100% of production staff to complete core skills training within 6 months

What They Are Looking ForEssential

  • 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or operational management

  • HND (or equivalent) in a technical discipline

  • Strong leadership and team development experience

  • Technical knowledge of assembly and fabrication processes

  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, lean methodologies, and quality systems

  • Proficient in interpreting CAD/P&ID drawings and using ERP/CRM tools (SAP, HubSpot, etc.)

Preferred

  • Degree-level education in engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline

  • Experience in process improvement and project management

  • Background in fluid systems or related industries

  • Competency with business development or cross-functional leadership

Working Environment

  • Office-based with flexibility for occasional home working

  • Regional travel required for training and development

  • Must hold a full UK driving licence

  • Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment with PPE

Why Apply?

  • Join a fast-growing business in a technically challenging and rewarding industry

  • Lead a skilled team and influence company-wide performance

  • Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking leadership group

  • Access to continued professional development and training opportunities

How to Apply

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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