3-Shift Manufacturing Leader

Zebra-Technologies; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + public holidays

Car allowance

Up to 32 hours paid time off per year

Pension Scheme with matched 7%

Private medical cover

Cycle to work scheme

Incentive Compensation: 10% target

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is seeking a Manager Manufacturing at our Preston, UK site. You will lead the manufacturing leadership team and hourly production staff across a 3-shift system, driving standardization and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include coaching shop-floor leaders, driving HR processes, and delivering Lean/Six Sigma initiatives while maintaining cost control and KPI rigor across the site.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Proven Lean/Six Sigma expertise with track record of operator-led improvement.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget control and variance analysis; ERP/MES experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Preston site manufacturing leadership team and 3-shift operations.
• Standardize shift policies, performance metrics, and handover processes for consistency.
• Coach supervisors and team leads; drive visible leadership and bench strength.
• Own HR processes, appraisals, and development; reward high performance.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives with Health & Safety and Quality teams.
• Manage costs, monitor KPIs, and report outcomes to senior management.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Planning and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management/Business/Engineering

Equivalent qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Zebra Technologies is seeking a Manager Manufacturing at our Preston, UK site. You will lead the manufacturing leadership team and hourly production staff across a 3-shift system, driving standardization and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include coaching shop-floor leaders, driving HR processes, and delivering Lean/Six Sigma initiatives while maintaining cost control and KPI rigor across the site.