Production Manager

Cure Talent; Felixstowe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology partner seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee the production lifecycle of next generation medical devices. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing operations across Felixstowe and Cambridge. The ideal candidate has a strong background in regulated manufacturing and excellent stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative medical solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in regulated manufacturing and production management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and quality standards.
• Skilled in supplier management, cost negotiation, and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and production of medical devices.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise performance.
• Manage procurement and budget adherence across the production function.

Skills

Regulated manufacturing experience

Electrical or biomedical engineering background

Understanding of ISO 13485

Supplier management skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Cure Talent are excited to partner with a medical technology company in their search for a Production Manager to join their growing team. This is a key role within the organisation, overseeing the full production lifecycle of next generation medical devices.

As the new Production Manager, you will play a central part in managing manufacturing operations across two UK sites (Felixstowe and Cambridge), working closely with engineering, procurement, and regulatory teams. You will lead production processes from concept to delivery, maintaining cost effective strategies and ensuring products meet stringent medical and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and production of medical‑grade devices
• Ensure all production processes meet ISO 13485, FDA, and quality compliance standards
• Collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise performance
• Liaise with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and international partners to ensure smooth production flow
• Manage procurement, pricing, and budget adherence across the production function

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in regulated manufacturing and production management
• Background in electrical or biomedical engineering
• Strong understanding of regulatory and quality standards (ISO 13485, FDA)
• Skilled in supplier management, cost negotiation, and process optimisation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a hands‑on approach

Please note this is a hybrid role, your time will be spent between both the Felixstowe and Cambridge sites.

If you are a driven and detail‑oriented Production Manager with a strong technical background and a passion for innovation in medical devices, we would be delighted to hear from you.