Manufacturing Manager

Cameo Consultancy (Recruitment) Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Banbury is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to enhance operational leadership. The role involves leading day-to-day production, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring exceptional safety standards. Candidates should have proven leadership experience and a strong background in Lean or Six Sigma. A positive workplace culture and competitive benefits are offered, including a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, with additional perks such as life assurance and health plans.

Benefits

Life assurance

Health plan

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role managing high-performing teams.
• Strong background in continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
• Analytical and data-driven with experience in using KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead production to meet targets and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using modern methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Continuous improvement practices

Data analysis and KPI management

Health and safety compliance

Team development and coaching

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

c£50,000-£55,000
Permanent | Full-time | Banbury | On-site

We're partnering with this well established, growing manufacturer, as they continue to strengthen their operational leadership team. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement, they are now seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production, drive performance, and support the next phase of operational growth.

This is a key role within a busy manufacturing environment perfect for someone who thrives on pace, ownership, and making a measurable difference to output, quality, and team culture.

What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Manager

• Leading day to day production to meet targets, quality standards and service levels
• Driving continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma principles
• Monitoring key KPIs (OEE, scrap rates, throughput) and using data to guide decisions
• Optimising production processes, workflows and resource planning
• Championing innovation, new technologies and modern manufacturing practices
• Leading initiatives to reduce waste, streamline processes and boost productivity
• Ensuring SOPs, machine settings and key documentation are up to date and effective
• Providing clear leadership to production, maintenance and the H&S Manager
• Developing a strong, accountable team culture with coaching and progression
• Ensuring the team is fully resourced, supporting recruitment and onboarding with HR
• Maintaining exceptional health & safety standards, training and compliance
• Acting as the key link between operations, H&S and senior leadership
• Managing operational costs, supporting budgeting and identifying savings
• Reporting regularly and supporting wider operational strategy
• Taking the lead in incident response, product recall or crisis management

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role, managing & developing high-performing teams
• Strong background in continuous improvement, with practical experience using Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Hands on approach with solid understanding of production equipment, workflows and manufacturing processes
• Confident leader who can coach, empower, and build a collaborative, accountable team culture
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where systems and processes are continually evolving
• Strong focus on safety, quality and operational discipline, with a commercial mindset
• Analytical, data driven and confident using KPIs, ERP systems and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence and build relationships across all levels

You'll fit the culture if you are

• Practical, proactive and steady under pressure
• Someone who leads by example and brings people with them
• Keen on improving processes and creating a positive team environment
• Comfortable balancing hands on involvement with strategic oversight

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 08:00-17:00
Friday: 08:00-14:00

What's in it for you

• Positive culture
• Life assurance
• Health plan
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company sick pay

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys variety, pace, and the opportunity to shape and develop a team, we'd love to hear from you.