Manufacturing Manager

Our client is seeking an accomplished, results-focused Manufacturing Manager to direct plant operations across sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, and surface treatment. In this role, you will champion operational excellence by maximizing throughput, elevating quality standards, reducing production costs, and building a high-performing manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end manufacturing workflows to guarantee on-time delivery while upholding stringent quality benchmarks.
• Formulate and execute robust production schedules, optimising resource allocation, machine utilisation, and preventative maintenance.
• Spearhead Lean Manufacturing methodologies to systematically eliminate wasteand reduce operational expenditures.
• Track and evaluate operational KPIs, diagnosing bottlenecks to implement high-impact corrective and preventive actions.
• Enforce rigorous health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards across the plant floor.
• Mentor, coach, and upskill production personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, high engagement, and technical excellence.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning to streamline workflows, resolve technical hurdles, and implement product revisions.
• Ensure accurate inventory control, maintain configuration integrity, and champion digital transformation through ERP optimisation and Smart Factory initiatives.
• Formulate medium- and long-term manufacturing strategies that scale capacity and align with organisational growth targets.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Technical qualification (MQF Level 5 or higher) in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including 2+ years leading production teams.
• In-depth expertise in sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, and/or surface finishing processes.
• Proven track record in capacity planning, KPI governance, cost containment, and Lean implementation
• Working familiarity with modern ERP environments and digital manufacturing tools.
• Must already be located in Malta.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance.
• Paid Overtime.