Manufacturing Manager - Critical Power

Manufacturing Manager
- Critical Power

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Manager with a strong Lean manufacturing background within an engineering or industrial environment?

Our client is a leader in advanced critical power systems and is seeking a Manufacturing Manager
- Critical Power to drive Lean initiatives, improve operational performance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

• Lead site-wide Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, lead times, and waste reduction using Lean methodologies.
• Implement and develop Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to identify and deliver operational improvements.
• Coach and support teams in Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement best practice.
• Monitor operational KPIs to measure the success of Lean initiatives and identify further improvement opportunities.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding operational performance and continuous improvement activities.

• Proven experience within a Manufacturing Manager, Lean Manager, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence role within manufacturing.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and waste reduction techniques.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within an engineering, industrial, or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence teams and drive cultural change.
• Lean / Six Sigma qualifications would be advantageous.