Head of Manufacturing

Siemens Healthineers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves managing a large team, ensuring quality and efficiency in delivering the Magnet Technology product portfolio. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, maximizing profitability, and achieving strategic business objectives. If you are passionate about leading teams and making a significant impact, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience managing large teams in manufacturing.
• Advanced expertise in Lean principles and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape strategic plans and business opportunities.

Skills

Lean Principles

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

8D Problem Solving

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Clear Communication

Structured Thinking

Education

Degree in Manufacturing or Operations

Experience in Senior Manufacturing Management

Tools

ERP Systems (e.g., SAP)

Project Management Tools (e.g., MS Project)

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology has an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to lead, motivate, and support a large team in a fast-paced and demanding environment. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering the Magnet Technology product portfolio to meet customer requirements with the highest standards of quality and cost efficiency.

You will work across all manufacturing areas within Supply Chain Management, driving operational excellence and striving for world-class manufacturing status. By leading continuous improvement initiatives and eliminating waste, you will play a crucial role in maximising profitability and ensuring the ongoing success of the existing site in Eynsham, Oxford, and our new 4.0 production facility based in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Purpose

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic leader to drive operational excellence within a fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing environment. This individual must be a proven leader with a track record of managing over 150-250 indirect employees and overseeing revenues of approximately over £250 million.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading, motivating, and developing a large team to deliver the Magnet Technology product portfolio in line with customer requirements, ensuring the highest standards of quality, cost efficiency, and operational performance.

You will play a critical role in supporting all manufacturing areas within Supply Chain Management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving world-class manufacturing standards.

With a strong focus on process optimisation and waste reduction, you will be instrumental in maximizing profitability and achieving strategic business objectives. This is an opportunity for a results-driven leader to make a significant impact in a highly demanding and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to shape strategic plans, identify business opportunities, and develop innovative strategies for long-term success, ensuring alignment with the Operations team.
2. Develop and manage financial budgets to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, profit, and cost of quality, driving financial and operational performance.
3. Build a high-performance culture by promoting ownership, accountability, and adherence to safety (EHS) and operational excellence, ensuring the team’s objectives align with overarching strategic themes.
4. Ensure workforce planning meets customer demands by optimising labour resource capacity and implementing robust training programs to support current and future production needs.
5. Evolve the manufacturing facility in line with long-term strategies and new product requirements, maintaining flexibility and adaptability in operations.
6. Champion a world-class Quality culture by upholding stringent quality standards, resolving manufacturing challenges, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
7. Drive a Lean culture, incorporating continuous improvement to deliver improvements ensuring MT remains a world class manufacturing facility. To lead initiatives to introduce manufacturing best practice and to ensure the application of such practices.
8. Develop, maintain, and utilise scorecards and KPIs to monitor performance, support decision-making, and drive improvement across all operational areas.
9. Overall responsibility for the recruitment, selection, and development of direct reports (and their reports) delivering credible and realistic succession plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• A role model in clear, logical communication at all organisational levels, capable of leading discussions, presenting structured arguments, and fostering open dialogue.
• Structured thinking – make informed decisions from analysis of complex information, drawing valid conclusions. Lead and coach others in constructive debate.
• Advanced expertise in Lean principles, Statistical Process Control (SPC), 8D problem-solving, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM), with the ability to implement and facilitate these tools effectively.
• Skilled in using standard business and manufacturing software, such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP), project management tools (e.g., MS Project), and workforce modelling platforms.
• Proficient in methodologies like Value Stream Mapping, Strategic Goal Alignment (Hoshin Kanri), Structured Problem Solving, and Agile Visual Management to enhance operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and products across multiple departments, with the ability to connect workflows to operational goals.

Professional Knowledge

• Understanding of ISO 9001
• Basic knowledge of ISO 45001

Education / Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant Manufacturing, Operations, Business Management, Supply Chain Management subject
• Proven experience in a Senior Manufacturing Management position

Reporting Structure

• This role reports to the Head of Supply Chain Management at Magnet Technology