Manufacturing Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Thompson Aero Seating is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Responsibilities
- Capacity planning within budgeted manning & cost levels
- Production planning to Master Production Schedule and programme requirements
- Liaising with key stakeholders within other value streams and support functions to ensure timely delivery of composite components in line with MPS requirements
- Optimising workflow and layout in conjunction with Engineering, Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Ensuring all Company and regulatory quality, health and safety requirements are maintained and improved
- Ensuring correct and timely usage of MRP system by all functions within the value stream
- Drive a daily culture of continuous improvement by utilising lean principles to deliver operational cost reductions within a lean manufacturing environment
- Participating in on-site customer events and audits
- Driving year on year manufacturing efficiencies to support business growth
- Prioritise and delegate tasks to ensure productivity, quality & improvement targets are met in accordance with set KPI's and reporting on Weekly Key Performance Indicators to Senior Management
- Holiday management and resource planning
- Administration and reporting as necessary
- Develop and maintain standardised manufacturing processes across composite lay-up, vacuum bagging, curing, trimming, bonding and assembly operations
- Ensure compliance with all process specifications, work instructions and customer requirements relating to composite manufacturing
- Lead RCCA investigations into Quality, Process and Safety Issues and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions
- Develop & maintain visual management systems in line with visual factory principles
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
- £5,000 employee referral bonus
- Health cash plan
- Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
- Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
- Women in Business - Corporate Member
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition scheme
- Service Awards
- Local charity / sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted Gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
- Management/Supervisory experience in a highly regulated Engineering/Manufacturing environment
- Proficient working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and driving continuous improvement
- Experience of training a team in a high paced Lean Production Environment
- Working knowledge of KPIs and Operational processes
- Experience of work-based data analysis and problem solving to enable focused and planned process improvements
- Third Level Qualification or Equivalent
- Experience within composites manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing or a similarly regulated environment
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 4th October 2026 at 17:00.
For further infomation contact [email protected]
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sample- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Thompson Aero Seating holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.