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Head Of Production
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Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-07
Listing for:
Polytec Personnel Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Key Responsibilities- 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 with in aerospace, defence, electronics or high-technology manufacturing
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience with in 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.
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