Production Manager

MediTECH (B.N.O.S. Meditech Ltd.); Halstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in Halstead is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations. This hands-on role includes leadership of a cross-functional team, compliance with ISO standards, and contributions to strategic planning. The ideal candidate has significant experience in regulated manufacturing environments and strong skills in production planning and team leadership. This full-time position offers Monday to Friday working hours, with flexibility appreciated in the role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in regulated industry, ideally medical devices.
• Proven success in leading teams and scaling operations.
• Hands-on understanding of core manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the manufacturing department.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and quality systems.
• Manage a cross-functional production team of around 10 people.
• Monitor KPIs for product output.
• Support audits and inspections as required.

Skills

Manufacturing operations experience

Team leadership

Production planning

Process optimisation

Communication skills

Flexibility and initiative

Education

BTEC HNC/HND or degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Management

Job description

About Meditech

B.N.O.S. Meditech is a leading British medical device manufacturer established in Essex, supplying ventilation, resuscitation, oxygen therapy and medical gas solutions to over 100 countries. We design and build our products in-house, ensuring quality, precision and innovation, backed by ISO 13485 and UKCA/CE approvals. Working with emergency services, hospitals, the military and other specialist sectors, we deliver lifesaving, compliant products and operate with a strong focus on quality, customer service, innovation, sustainability and social responsibility.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and develop our manufacturing operations, with a strong preference for candidates from a medical device or similarly regulated manufacturing background.

This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for overseeing manufacturing, planning, output and process control, while ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO standards and quality systems. You will lead a small production team and play a key role in supporting the scale-up of manufacturing to meet increasing customer demand.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be a core member of the Management Team, contributing to strategic planning, operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the manufacturing department.
• Ensure consistent compliance with ISO standards, quality management systems and regulatory best practices for medical device production.
• Manage and develop a growing cross-functional production team of around 10 people.
• Work closely with the Quality team to ensure all standards and requirements are met.
• Monitor KPIs for product output.
• Support the quality team with audits, inspections and documentation as required.
• Contribute to business strategy as part of the Management Team, offering insight on operational priorities and future growth plans.

Role Requirements, Skills & Attributes

• Significant experience in manufacturing operations within a regulated industry, ideally medical devices (essential).
• Proven success in leading teams and scaling manufacturing operations within a regulated industry (essential).
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems (beneficial but not essential).
• Hands-on understanding of production planning, process optimisation and core manufacturing principles (essential).
• Clear, confident communicator with a collaborative and proactive leadership style (essential).
• Comfortable working in a medium-sized company where flexibility, initiative and ownership are highly valued (essential).
• A BTEC HNC/HND or a degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Management disciplines (beneficial but not essential).

Location & hours

• This is a full-time position available immediately based at our factory in Halstead, Essex.
• Working hours are Monday - Thursday 8:45am – 5:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 1:00pm.

To apply, please respond directly to this advertisement or email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].