Contract Manufacturing Manager

CSignum; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CSignum is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Manager to oversee external manufacturing, packaging, and logistics operations. This key role ensures quality and delivery standards are met while managing vendor relations, packaging specifications, and compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in contract manufacturing and a strong background in electronics, hardware, or IoT environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in contract manufacturing management, including packaging and logistics.
• Experience in electronics, hardware, or IoT manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and manage contract manufacturing partners.
• Negotiate pricing and service levels with external vendors.
• Work closely with Engineering to align manufacturing readiness with product launches.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Communication

Sustainability Knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

ODOO

Job description

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Contract Manufacturing ManagerLocation:BathgateReports To:Chief Operating Officer (COO)Type:Full-time / Permanent

About CSignum

CSignum is revolutionising the way critical wireless data is transmitted, breaking through the barriers between air and water in both fresh and salt-water environments.

This innovation is pivotal for assisting in the effective monitoring of pollution and environmental conditions in the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers, while also facilitating data communication in areas that were previously impossible to reach, such as underground or beneath the hull of marine vessels.

CSignum brings the connectivity required for networking the Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT).

We have commenced scaling up production of our unique solutions and are now looking for a Contract Manufacturing Manager to help deliver reliable, high-quality products to our global customers.

Job Summary

The Contract Manufacturing Manager atCSignumwill lead and manage all external manufacturing, packaging, and logistics operations. This role ensures our contract manufacturers (CMs) meet quality, cost, and delivery standards, while also overseeing how finished products are packaged and shipped to customers or partners. This position is key to CSignum’s growth as we transition from prototype to volume production and scale globally.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Production Management

• Identify, qualify, and manage CSignum’s contract manufacturing partners.
• Act as the primary liaison between CSignum and third-party production facilities.
• Plan and coordinate manufacturing schedules in line with internal forecasts.
• Track and improve performance metrics including yield, lead time, and delivery rates.
• Ensure compliance with all manufacturing regulations, safety practices, and CSignum quality standards.

Packaging & Logistics Oversight

• Define packaging specifications aligned with CSignum’s branding, product protection, and sustainability goals.
• Coordinate with logistics partners and freight providers to meet delivery timelines and ensure shipping documentation and customs compliance.

Cost, Quality, and Compliance Management

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels with external vendors and CMs.
• Conduct regular audits and supplier reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Maintain detailed documentation of supplier contracts, quality agreements, and logistics processes.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Delivery, and QA teams at CSignum to align manufacturing readiness with new product launch timelines.
• Support strategic planning for production scaling and supply chain risk mitigation.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in contract manufacturing management, including packaging and logistics.
• Experience in electronics, hardware, or IoT manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Willingness to travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of sustainable packaging practices and customs/export documentation.
• ODOO experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wireless Services

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