Manufacturing Manager

SLXR Royston MOPO SL; Royston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days leave

Private healthcare

Global exposure

Inclusive culture

Career progression

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead and transform our Royston-based manufacturing operation. You will unite teams around safety, quality and continuous improvement, empowering staff to deliver exceptional results while fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment across production, logistics and fulfillment.

You will oversee goods-in, inventory, assembly, testing and delivery, driving efficiency, adherence to standards, and collaboration with global stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing/operations leadership.
• Strong ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience using KPIs and performance metrics to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support manufacturing teams across goods in, production, testing and delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Run Tier 1/2 reviews and coordinate with supporting functions to address issues.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Operations management

People leadership

KPIs & metrics

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Our Opening and Your ResponsibilitiesWe're excited to introduce a newly created Manufacturing Manager role, offering the chance to lead, inspire and transform our manufacturing operation. You'll bring people together around a shared vision for safety, quality and continuous improvement, empowering teams to deliver exceptional results while creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our success.You'll be joining our X-ray Division based in Royston, where we focus on designing and building advanced X-ray inspection systems used in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries to help detect contaminants and ensure product quality.What You'll DoLead and support teams across the entire manufacturing journey, from goods in and inventory management through to assembly, testing and customer delivery, helping to ensure a seamless and efficient operation.Bring people, processes and departments together to create a smooth flow of work, ensuring products are built, tested and delivered safely, efficiently and to the high standards our customers expect.Play a key role in creating a collaborative, high-performing manufacturing environment, empowering teams across production, logistics and fulfilment to achieve shared goals and continuously improve the way we work.Ensure daily Tier 1 meetings operate across Goods Inwards, Stores, Production and Dispatch, focusing on SQDCP performance, escalations, recovery actions and accountability.Lead Tier 2 operational reviews, coordinate support functions, remove barriers, review SQDCP performance and escalate strategic issues as required.What You Need to SucceedStrong experience in a Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations management role.Excellent people leadership skills with a passion to develop, motivate and support high-performing teams.Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and experience using performance metrics to drive operational improvements.Experience managing resources, budgets and operational costs while maintaining customer service and delivery commitments.Do you feel you meet 70-80% of these criteria? If so, we would be interested to receive your application. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and genders.Our Offer to YouComprehensive benefits – including annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, private healthcareStrong Work-Life Balance – enhanced policies, focus on employee wellbeing, employee engagement events, early finish on FridaysGlobal Exposure – work with international stakeholders and teams across METTLER TOLEDO's global networkInclusive Culture – thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion.Career Progression – learn from industry experts, enhance existing skills, benefit from our commitment to training and development.Choose what you do with your skills and apply now to be part of a team that engineers solutions for a better, safer world.About MTMETTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.EEO StatementWe promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to [e-mail] so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.