Production Manager

Manufacturing Manager / Production Manager – Medical Device Industry

X4 Life Sciences are working with a fast-growing medical device company that is expanding its manufacturing operations and looking to hire a Manufacturing Manager to lead production execution within a highly complex engineering environment.

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the successful build of complex medical systems, driving operational excellence, improving manufacturing processes, and developing a high-performing production team.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in scaling manufacturing capability while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and delivery performance.

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, managing production teams, priorities, workload allocation, and execution against build schedules.
• Ensure all assemblies are completed on time, meet quality requirements, and align with established production standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean manufacturing principles, including standard work, 5S, visual management, and process optimisation.
• Manage production floor activities including workflow, material movement, tooling, equipment readiness, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and mentor production leads and technicians, supporting training, skill development, and team growth.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth production execution.
• Own manufacturing performance metrics, capacity planning, build readiness, and production reporting.
• Oversee factory testing, commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and final system validation.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues, driving permanent improvements rather than temporary containment.
• Support engineering changes, manufacturing readiness reviews, work instruction improvements, and process documentation updates.
• Maintain compliance with regulated quality systems and support audit activities, including CAPA, nonconformance management, and device history records.
• Build a scalable production organisation through hiring, coaching, succession planning, and cross-training initiatives.

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years leading production teams.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations in a low-volume, high-complexity environment such as medical devices, aerospace, defence, semiconductor equipment, or capital equipment.
• Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments, including ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, CAPA, nonconformance, and change control processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, work orders, capacity planning, and operational reporting.
• Ability to analyse manufacturing data, identify trends, and use metrics to drive operational improvements.
• Experience developing and implementing standard work, manufacturing procedures, and process improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Lean manufacturing experience, including 5S, OEE, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience scaling a manufacturing organisation through significant production growth.
• Formal problem-solving training such as A3, 8D, or Six Sigma.
• Experience working within SIOP/S&OP or structured programme management environments.
• Background working with complex engineered systems, large assemblies, or specialised equipment.
• Experience with high-complexity technologies such as vacuum systems, RF systems, cryogenics, high-voltage, magnetic field, or radiation-producing equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing medical device organisation where manufacturing leadership will directly contribute to scaling production and delivering next-generation healthcare technology.