Manufacturing Manager

Callaway Golf; Swindon; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care maintenance cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Generous holiday entitlement, plus an:

Staff discounts

Interest-free leisure and seasonicket-

Job summary

Callaway Golf Europe Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Manager based in Swindon to lead the Custom Club, Logo and Embroidery production departments. You will be part of the Site Leadership Team, driving operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost while developing high-performing teams.

This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum and a benefits package including private medical insurance, pension, staff discounts and life

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or production, including 3-5 years in a management role
• Demonstrable experience leading large teams within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong background in labour planning, performance management and cost control
• Experience driving operational performance, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/manufacturing systems

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing production managers and their teams to deliver outstanding performance
• Driving manufacturing performance against safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
• Planning labour and production capacity to meet customer demand and business objectives
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational efficiency
• Working collaboratively with local and global stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer outcomes

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Labour planning

Performance management

Cost control

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Callaway Golf is a leader in total performance, premium golf equipment and active lifestyle products while also being a great place to work! We are passionate and push the limits of innovation. We dare to be great while acting with integrity and respect. We stay hungry, yet humble. All while having fun and making golf enjoyable for everyone!
Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and our leaders have a strong history of building and selling successful initiatives. We are working to build a truly groundbreaking company, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission.

Callaway Golf Europe is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Manager based in Swindon.

Work Arrangement: This position is site based at our Manufacturing and Distribution Centre in South Marston Business Estate, Swindon (SN3). Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (40 hours per week).

The Manufacturing Manager will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000.00 per annum depending on experience, alongside a great range of benefits, including:

• Health care maintenance cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus an additional day off on your birthday
• Staff discounts
• Interest-free leisure and season ticket loans

About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager will play a key role leading the Custom Club, Logo and Embroidery production departments. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost, while developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing production managers and their teams to deliver outstanding performance
• Driving manufacturing performance against safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
• Planning labour and production capacity to meet customer demand and business objectives
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational efficiency
• Working collaboratively with local and global stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer outcomes

About You

The Manufacturing Manager will be an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for developing people and delivering operational excellence. You will be a collaborative and engaging leader with strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset, capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential

• Proven experience in manufacturing or production, including 3-5 years in a management role
• Demonstratable experience leading large teams within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong background in labour planning, performance management and cost control
• Experience driving operational performance, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/manufacturing systems

Desirable

• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification
• Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement experience

Callaway Golf Europe Limited is a part of the Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: CALY) group of companies. Callaway Golf Europe is committed to monitoring and maintaining equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

About us

Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: CALY), is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories-setting the standard for performance in the game of golf.

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to move the game forward, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission!

If your experience is close to what we’re looking for.

Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Callaway Golf is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company