Manufacturing Manager Job in United Kingdom Recruiting by Kohler Co.

Manufacturing Manager

Onsite Hull

Salary circa £55K (subject to skills & experience), plus a fantastic benefits package including car cash allowance and company bonus.

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Kohler UK - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment, investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it’s who we are. Whether you arrive at our factories in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people (who knew a bathroom manufacturing company did all this?!)

But, to get to where we want to be, we are looking for a Manufacturing Manager for our Hull operations  Find out more below!  

Job Summary 

You will be responsible for the effective management and leadership of the Hull plant operations team, consisting of multiple production areas, warehousing, and your experience to manage the daily operations of the manufacturing facility & coordinating all the activities that go into the production process.

Specific Responsibilities

• As a member of the senior management team, you will contribute to the creation and implementation of the manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance. • Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times. • Promote and & coach the use of lean tools throughout the operations team to effectively define root cause and drive a consistent approach to problem solving. • Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers results, added value and continuous improvements • Set departmental objectives/KPIs in line with the strategy and reviews and assess ongoing performance. • Motivate and coach the team to operational success and a positive working culture. • Consistently promote high standards through personal example, and roll out through the team • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

Skills/Requirements 

• Advanced understanding of Lean manufacturing tools 

• Excellent leadership and people management skills able to problem solve and coach these skills to others, to drive implementation of practical solutions 

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a flexible and supportive approach to engage, motivate and energise at all levels of the organization 

• Extensive leadership experience in a similar manufacturing environment 

• Excellent organisational skills 

• High level of health and safety understanding and capability 

• Capability with Microsoft Office & ERP systems (preferably SAP) 

Travel Requirements

The role will be predominantly based at our Hull site will require occasional travel to our other UK sites and very occasional international travel.

We can offer you a lot in return!

At Kohler, you’re not a number, you’re a valued member of our team (or as we like to say, an “associate”). What this means for you, is focused development that is personalised – all of the challenge you desire with all the support you need, as well as global opportunities should you desire. We also offer competitive benefits, including a focus on wellbeing and a genuine commitment to ‘giving something back’ through our Stewardship (CSR) efforts. We believe that our depth of knowledge and breadth of opportunities set us apart and if you believe you’d add something to our team, we’d love to hear from you. You can find out more about our operating philosophy, Believing in Better, 

As an organisation, Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process please contact 

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.

On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth! 

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands; Mira Showers, Rada Controls and Kohler Company. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in quality, each living up to the Kohler Company mission to live on the leading edge of design and technology and provide a single level of quality regardless of price.
Learn more about us, our brands and career opportunities at 

Note for Recruitment Agencies – the Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies and where we require external support we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. 

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