Job Title: Manufacturing Director Location: Sheffield Salary: Competitive Job type: Permanent, Full:time We are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Director to work at our Sheffield site. Operating from its UK manufacturing sites in Oldham and Sheffield, the company has premium engineering facilities totalling over 150,000 sqft. The business is ISO9001 certified and holds the Investors in People accolade. This is a unique opportunity to join an established and highly regarded engineering business. The Manufacturing Director will lead all aspects of production and operations at the companys laser cutting facility at our Sheffield site. This senior leadership role ensures the safe, efficient, and high:quality manufacture of precision components and assemblies, aligning with customer specifications, compliance standards, and business growth objectives. The postholder will develop and implement strategies to optimise throughput, maintain competitive cost structures, and foster continuous improvement across all manufacturing functions. Role and Responsibilities * Lead site operations across production, maintenance, and site infrastructure. * Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory standards applicable to industry. * Drive operational efficiency through continuous improvement and Kpis * Knowledge of laser cutting technology, or similar advanced manufacturing processes. * Deliver production output in line with budget, customer schedules, and strict quality standards. * Lead and coach a high:performing team of senior managers and department heads. * Maintain strong controls over labour, materials and costs. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, throughout all departments. * Represent the site in executive and customer:facing meetings as a trusted leader and decision:maker. Skills and Experience required: * Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within laser cutting, fabrication or precision engineering. * Solid understanding of fabrication, sheet metal, and downstream finishing operations. * Demonstrable success in implementing lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and productivity improvement. * Experience working with regulated quality management systems. * Strong commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets and cross:functional stakeholder engagement. * Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills. * This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be expected to perform other reasonable tasks in the interest of their role and the Companys performance. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Director, Manufacturing Operations Director, Manufacturing and Production Director, Director of Manufacturing Operations, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Executive Director : Manufacturing Digital Lead, Production Director, Operations Director, Plant Director, Head of Manufacturing, Head of Manufacturing Operations, Director of Manufacturing Industrialisation, Director Quality Operations, Director of External Manufacturing Procurement, Manufacturing Tech Director, Managing Director : Technical Manufacturing, Risk may also be considered for this role