As Manufacturing Manager, you will lead the manufacturing activities within your area to deliver safe, high-quality products on time and within cost targets. You will manage Manufacturing Team Leaders and evolve a high-performance, engaged workforce aligned to continuous improvement and customer focus. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality to translate requirements into effective operations while driving capability, automation and productivity growth. This role offers impact across Healthcare, Industrial and Defence markets within a global leader in RF power technology.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate manufacturing activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity targets
Develop and coach Manufacturing Team Leaders to build a high-performing, accountable team
Plan resources, facilities, and equipment to match demand and mitigate constraints
Drive continuous improvement via Lean, 5S, Visual Management and structured problem-solving
Establish standard work and best-practice documentation; lead automation and digitalisation initiatives
Support manufacturing readiness for new products, technology transfers and capital projects
Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory standards and audit actions
Manage budgets, CAPEX planning and cost-reduction initiatives
Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture with strong stakeholder communication
Monitor KPI performance and engage cross-functional teams to translate requirements into delivery plans
Key requirements
Experience leading manufacturing teams in complex environments
Track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity
Lean, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence methodologies
Strong problem-solving with data-driven decision making
Capacity planning and resource management experience
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrialisation and production planning
Ability to influence across multiple functions
Quality management system knowledge and regulatory/compliance awareness
Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing of highly engineered products
Budget awareness and cost management; stakeholder management and change leadership
ERP experience (SAP S/4HANA desirable)
Microsoft Office and data analysis tools proficiency
Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline advantageous
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