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Manufacturing Manager

United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire 55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted December 14, 2025
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Are you an inspiring Production or Operations leader ready to take ownership of a fast-paced manufacturing operation? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where your ideas, leadership and drive genuinely shape the performance of a site? If you're looking for a role that gives you the autonomy to lead, the support to grow and the opportunity to make a lasting mark, this could be your next step. You'll lead a talented team of Shift Managers and technical specialists, but you'll also be the one who brings people and processes together. Your mission? Keep everything moving smoothly, safely and at a high standard.

Job Responsibility

  • Growing and empowering your team - coaching, encouraging and developing individuals so they feel confident and capable in their roles
  • Leading with curiosity - spotting opportunities to improve efficiency, flow, quality and waste reduction, and helping your team turn ideas into action
  • Creating strong connections - partnering closely with Planning, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering to keep production steady and communication clear
  • Being proactive on maintenance - working with Engineering to plan preventive work and protect valuable uptime
  • Building better processes - auditing what we do today, shaping what we should do tomorrow, and bringing your team with you through training and new ways of working
  • Championing Health & Safety - leading by example, keeping standards high and ensuring everyone feels looked after
  • Taking ownership of performance - managing budgets, reviewing KPIs and driving improvements with confidence and clarity

Requirements

  • Experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing - ideally a couple years in a leadership position
  • A warm leadership style - approachable, supportive and positive, with a knack for bringing out the best in others
  • A problem-solver's mindset - analytical, curious and ready to explore new ways of working
  • A self-starting attitude - plans ahead, stays organised and takes pride in doing things well
  • A passion for improvement - whether it's processes, systems or people
  • Great communication skills - the kind that make people feel heard and motivated
  • A leadership qualification (such as ILM Level 5) is a welcome bonus but not essential

Nice to have

A leadership qualification (such as ILM Level 5)

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