Manufacturing Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific manufacturing company in Cambridge is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead day-to-day production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, expertise in LEAN manufacturing, and experience in managing production teams. This hands-on leadership role offers private healthcare and local discounts among other benefits, all within a collaborative team culture focused on innovation.

Benefits

Private healthcare and dental

Income protection

Local discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Experience in high-tech or scientific manufacturing.
• Confidence in interpreting engineering drawings and applying assembly best practices.
• Exposure to photonics, NPI, or cross-functional leadership is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of floor-level manufacturing performance.
• Mentor engineering and production teams.
• Drive best practices in process efficiency, safety, and quality.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Technical production issue solving

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chartered Engineer)

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent Manufacturing Operations Manager opportunity, working for a thriving company with a growing reputation in the scientific manufacturing industry. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will apply a strong engineering background, along with expertise in LEAN manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to lead day-to-day production operations.

Responsibilities

• The successful Technical Production Manager will take ownership of floor-level manufacturing performance, mentor engineering and production teams, and drive best practices in process efficiency, safety, and quality. This is a leadership position, but still requires a hands-on, practical approach in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

The Company

• The Manufacturing Operations Manager will join a global leader in the scientific manufacturing space, known for innovation and technical excellence. Based full-time on-site in Cambridge, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting new product introductions and optimising manufacturing processes. You\'ll be part of a collaborative team culture that values continuous improvement and technical curiosity.

Benefits

• Private healthcare and dental
• Income protection
• Local discounts and perks

What’s Required?

• A degree in Engineering (Chartered Engineer) and experience in high-tech or scientific manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and process improvement methodologies
• Experience in managing production teams and solving technical production issues
• Confidence in interpreting engineering drawings and applying mechanical/electronic assembly best practices
• Any exposure to photonics, NPI, or cross-functional leadership across engineering and supply chain teams would be highly beneficial

• The list above is important, but not as important as hiring the right person! So if you don’t meet every item but feel the role is a great fit, please do get in touch.

So What’s Next?

• If you’re currently working as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or are looking to step up into a technically challenging leadership role — apply now for immediate consideration!

Manufacturing Operations Manager, Engineering, Electromechanical, LEAN, Scientific

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