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Manufacturing Manager
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
c£50,000-£55,000
Permanent | Full-time | Banbury | On-site
We're partnering with this well established, growing manufacturer, as they continue to strengthen their operational leadership team. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement, they are now seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production, drive performance, and support the next phase of operational growth.
This is a key role within a busy manufacturing environment perfect for someone who thrives on pace, ownership, and making a measurable difference to output, quality, and team culture.
What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Manager
Leading day to day production to meet targets, quality standards and service levels
Driving continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma principles
Monitoring key KPIs (OEE, scrap rates, throughput) and using data to guide decisions
Optimising production processes, workflows and resource planning
Championing innovation, new technologies and modern manufacturing practices
Leading initiatives to reduce waste, streamline processes and boost productivity
Ensuring SOPs, machine settings and key documentation are up to date and effective
Providing clear leadership to production, maintenance and the H&S Manager
Developing a strong, accountable team culture with coaching and progression
Ensuring the team is fully resourced, supporting recruitment and onboarding with HR
Maintaining exceptional health & safety standards, training and compliance
Acting as the key link between operations, H&S and senior leadership
Managing operational costs, supporting budgeting and identifying savings
Reporting regularly and supporting wider operational strategy
Taking the lead in incident response, product recall or crisis managementWhat we're looking for
Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role, managing & developing high-performing teams
Strong background in continuous improvement, with practical experience using Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
Hands on approach with solid understanding of production equipment, workflows and manufacturing processes
Confident leader who can coach, empower, and build a collaborative, accountable team culture
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where systems and processes are continually evolving
Strong focus on safety, quality and operational discipline, with a commercial mindset
Analytical, data driven and confident using KPIs, ERP systems and MS Office (especially Excel)
Excellent communication skills, able to influence and build relationships across all levels You'll fit the culture if you are
Practical, proactive and steady under pressure
Someone who leads by example and brings people with them
Keen on improving processes and creating a positive team environment
Comfortable balancing hands on involvement with strategic oversightHours
Monday - Thursday: 08:00-17:00
Friday: 08:00-14:00
What's in it for you
Positive culture
Life assurance
Health plan
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Enhanced family leave
28 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Company sick payIf you're an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys variety, pace, and the opportunity to shape and develop a team, we'd love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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