Advanced Materials Manufacturing Manager | Core Plant Lead

Cranleigh STEM; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Pension with employer matching up to 「

Life assurance

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM is seeking a Core Manufacturing Manager at a key UK site in Cambridgeshire. You will own a production area, manage a team of Shift Team Leaders and Operatives, and partner with R&D to scale new products from lab to full production.

The role offers progression from/within a well-invested environment with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement. A strong chemical background and hands-on leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Chemistry or chemical engineering degree required.
• Background in chemical manufacturing, aerospace or automotive is a plus.
• Experience as Shift Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the annual production plan for your area.
• Lead a team of Shift Team Leaders and Production Operatives to meet safety, quality and cost targets.
• Oversee stock, WIP and finished goods in partnership with Logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree

Engineering or Materials Science degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Job description

Cranleigh STEM is seeking a Core Manufacturing Manager at a key UK site in Cambridgeshire. You will own a production area, manage a team of Shift Team Leaders and Operatives, and partner with R&D to scale new products from lab to full production.

The role offers progression from/within a well-invested environment with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement. A strong chemical background and hands-on leadership are essential.