Head Of Production, Waterbeach

Location: Cambridge (CB25) • Duration: Permanent • Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) • Salary: Competitive • Job Reference: 36171

We are seeking an experienced Operations / Manufacturing Manager to lead production, supply chain, quality and continuous improvement activities within a regulated high-technology manufacturing environment.

• Lead daily manufacturing and production operations
• Manage production planning, purchasing and supply chain coordination
• Ensure delivery, quality and operational KPI targets are achieved
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Support new product introduction and operational scalability
• Maintain compliance with quality, ISO and health and safety standards
• Lead, mentor and develop operational teams
• Contribute to strategic operational and business planning

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain and purchasing operations
• Experience managing operational performance and continuous improvement activities
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs
• Experience working within ISO-regulated or quality-driven environments
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and operational priorities
• Engineering or technical qualification preferred

• Experience within aerospace, defence, electronics or high-technology manufacturing
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience within low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments
• Exposure to ERP/MRP implementation or system improvement projects
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below.