Manufacturing Manager

Omega Resource Group; Witney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days + Bank Holidays (increasing to

Private Health Care Options

5% pension contribution

Employee benefits platform for retail

Job summary

Omega Resource Group, partnering with a bespoke precision manufacturer in Witney, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to drive process development and control. You will lead the design and continuous improvement of machining workflows, standard work, and documentation to support growth.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, waste reduction, and CAPA-driven improvements, with a focus on improving efficiency, quality and throughput in a brand-new position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within manufacturing or precision engineering environment leading and improving teams.
• Experience designing and implementing manufacturing processes for machined mechanical assemblies.
• Experience creating work instructions, SOPs, manufacturing routings and BOM structures.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing including value stream mapping, standard work and waste elimination.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and control the manufacturing processes used across the business.
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles, standardise production methods and improve documentation.
• Reduce waste and lead process improvements to support business growth.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and implement CAPA to drive efficiency and quality.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Waste Elimination

Process Improvement

CAPA

Team Leadership

SOPs

Work Instructions

BOM Structures

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Manager
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a bespoke precision manufacturer who I’m partnering with exclusively are on the hunt for a Manufacturing Manager to join the team.

Role and Responsibilities – Manufacturing Manager

This role is brand new within the business due to growth. You will be responsible for developing, improving and controlling the manufacturing processes used throughout the business.

Other responsibilities include:

• Drive Lean manufacturing principles, standardise production methods and improve documentation
• Reduce waste and lead process improvements to support business growth
• Implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
• Analyse manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and throughput.

Experience or Qualifications – Manufacturing Manager

• Proven experience within manufacturing or precision engineering environment leading and improving teams
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing manufacturing processes for machined mechanical assemblies.
• Experience creating work instructions, SOPs, manufacturing routings, BOM structures and manufacturing instructions.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing. Including value stream mapping, Standard work and waste elimination

Benefits – Manufacturing Manager

• 23 Days + Bank Holidays (increasing to 28 with length of service)
• Private Health Care Options
• 5% pension contribution
• Employee benefits platform for retail discounts

Candidates who currently are a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Team Leader or Senior Manufacturing Lead may be suitable for this position.