Manufacturing Manager

Orion Electrotech; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design and manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Oxford. This pivotal role involves overseeing production operations, driving team performance, and fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Candidates should have experience in assembly manufacturing and team leadership to thrive in this evolving environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package

On-going career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading medium to large production teams.
• Ideally assembly manufacturing experience.
• Ability to embrace change and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing performance metrics and driving actions to improve efficiency.
• Fostering a culture of safety and compliance with regulations.
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Team Development

Education

Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or relevant experience

Job description

Manufacturing Manager

Hours: Monday – Friday, site-based (non-shift role)

Full benefits and on-going career development opportunities

Fantastic opportunity for a talented Manufacturing Manager to join a dynamic, design, development and manufacturing organisation working leading edge, hi-tech products in a key role overseeing production operations.

You will be a first-class leader who thrives on people development, shop floor engagement, and delivering results through teamwork and operational excellence.

In this key Manufacturing Management role, you'll be responsible for driving performance by managing a skilled team of technicians in a complex assembly environment, coordinating production activities, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

We are innovating heavily, and as such, we need a driven individual who can support and help continue to grow the team in an evolving environment rather than just maintaining the status quo.

As Manufacturing / Production Manager, you’ll be:

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of your skilled team/s in production, ensuring OTD, KPIs are met. You will have a strong shop floor presence and inspire and lead by example.

• Continue to develop a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the personal development of your team/s in production.

• Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Monitor performance metrics, report on progress, and drive actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage budgets related to labour, overtime, and production costs, ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and visual management practices (e.g., 5S).
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, driving a culture of safety first.
• Investigate production issues and incidents thoroughly, lead root cause analysis, and implement lasting corrective actions.

To succeed in this key Manufacturing Management role, you will ideally be:

An experienced Manufacturing Manager / Production Manager / Operations Manager

• Experience leading medium – large production teams
• Ideally assembly manufacturing experience.
• Ideally degree qualified in an Engineering/Manufacturing related discipline or with relevant industry experience.
• The ability to embrace change and handle multiple priorities.

Likely to suit individuals with a background as: Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Production Operations Leader, Head of Production or similar