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£50k-£70k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Output and efficiency
Ask how they've raised throughput or cut waste, with numbers.
Lean and continuous improvement
Probe their experience of driving real improvement, not just running the line.
Shop-floor leadership
They lead supervisors and operators. Look for someone respected on the floor.
How to run the hire
1. Define the operation
Be clear on the products, volumes, team and the improvement you need.
2. Score for output and improvement
Weight measurable production and efficiency gains.
3. Source and approach
Approach candidates with matching manufacturing experience.
4. Test with a scenario
Use a quality or throughput problem to hear how they'd tackle it.
5. Reference the floor
Confirm they lifted output and were respected by the team.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
The variable is how specialist your process is - niche manufacturing narrows the field.
A Manufacturing Manager leads the production of goods - overseeing output, quality, efficiency and the manufacturing team.
They keep the line running well, drive improvement, and hit the targets the business depends on.
The titles overlap heavily and vary by business. A Manufacturing Manager sometimes carries a slightly broader remit including process and improvement.
We scope the real scope before searching.
Try: How have you raised output or cut waste?
Tell me about a quality problem you solved.
How do you lead on the floor? and What continuous improvement have you driven?
A wide range - precision engineering, food and beverage, automotive, pharmaceutical and general manufacturing.
We match process experience where it matters to your product.
Tell us about your role and a specialist engineering recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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