Manufacturing Manager

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Manufacturing Manager

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £50000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + plus benefits per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 22 days ago

I am working exclusively with this company on the Cambridge Science Park and this is no ordinary Manufacturing Manager role. This is an opportunity where you can go on a journey with an amazing business and really play a significant part in their future.

Culture is a key element and something that the team strive to ensure stays at the heart of what they do and how they grow.

Currently undergoing rapid growth, their product is a game changer in industry and they already have many prestigious clients.

With it being a start up, you can expect to be involved in many aspects and will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire Production operations function for the UK function and their US subsidiary. This includes manufacturing, quality control, supply chain management, return merchandise authorizations (RMAs), and deliveries. The role involves strategic planning, process improvement, and ensuring operational excellence to support the company's goals.

You will have responsibility for:

  • Developing and implementing operational strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Oversee and manage the manufacturing process to ensure efficiency and quality.
  • Manage the supply chain to optimize logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
  • Handle RMAs to ensure customer satisfaction and timely resolution of issues.
  • Ensure timely and accurate deliveries to customers.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Manage and mentor the production team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What do we need from you?

  • Engineering background
  • Experience in managing a team
  • Implementation of Quality processes
  • Experience with third party manufacturing
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to adapt and evolve with a changing business landscape
  • Digitally open minded to how AI could help within a business
  • Ideally experience in a start up or scale up business
  • Flexible with a 'can do' attitude
  • Contribute and continue to foster a positive culture

What can you expect in return?

  • Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays with a loyalty scheme increasing by 1 day per year to a maximum of 5 additional days
  • Pension scheme

This is an opportunity not to be missed so get in touch with your CV today for a more detailed conversation.