Core Manufacturing Lead – Advanced Materials

Cranleigh Scientific; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to market rates

Annual bonus up to 10%

Pension with employee contributions

Private medical

Life assurance

Employee share plan

25 days' holiday with bank holidays

Flexi-time scheme

OC health & EAP

On-site parking & EV charging

Job summary

Cranleigh Scientific is seeking a Core Manufacturing Manager for a premier UK site in Cambridgeshire, responsible for leading a team of Shift Team Leaders and Production Operatives to deliver safety, quality and performance.

You will own the annual production plan, drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen, and work closely with R&D and the manufacturing innovation team to scale new products from lab to full production.

Qualifications

• A chemical background is essential with a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or related high-hazard environments is preferred.
• Proven track record in shift-to-management progression or in management roles.

Responsibilities

• Own a production area, leading a team of Shift Team Leaders and Operators.
• Deliver safety, quality, output and cost targets while managing stock.
• Develop and budget annual production plans and monitor performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and PFMEA.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Logistics, Sales, and R&D to scale new products.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Cranleigh Scientific is seeking a Core Manufacturing Manager for a premier UK site in Cambridgeshire, responsible for leading a team of Shift Team Leaders and Production Operatives to deliver safety, quality and performance.

You will own the annual production plan, drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen, and work closely with R&D and the manufacturing innovation team to scale new products from lab to full production.