Manufacturing Manager
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Bedfordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS
Manufacturing Management
Project Management
Lean Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Production Management
Budgeting
Team Leadership
Problem-solving
FULL DESCRIPTION
Location: Bedfordshire (commutable from Bedford, St. Neots, Luton, Royston, Milton Keynes, Cambridge etc.) Salary £44k-£55k.
Reference 569778B. Consultant: Adam Mayne.
Manufacturing Manager`s responsibilities:
- Leading the manufacturing team, managing complex manufacturing projects, working on development and implementation of strategies for process improvement and commercial success.
- Supporting Production Engineering being involved in the manufacturing planning process, resource estimation, bidding for work, support commercial activities, portfolio development.
- Exploring new technologies, forecasting capacity and capability, working in line with company strategies, managing turnover and headcount, liaising with the internal technical managers and clients.
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers, provide appraisals, clear instructions.
- Prepare project documentation, working within budget and to project schedule, observe quality standards and H&S procedures, engineering reviews.
Manufacturing Manager`s requirements:
- Degree or equivalent practical experience in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or similar
- At least 5 years of recent and relevant experience in Manufacturing or Production Management within a R&D environment
- Extensive knowledge of design, manufacturing and production procedures, machines, tools, and manufacturing techniques used in the manufacture of tightly tolerance metallic componentry.
- Experience in leading and management of complex technical projects, managing teams and strategy, line management and support, scheduling and budgeting skills.
- Project management experience using tools and methodologies, line management and ability to support more junior engineers and technical staff.
- Good understanding of 6 Sigma, 5S and Lean manufacturing techniques
- Strong problem-solving skills, excellent time management and communication skills.
Sound like you, or someone you know? If so, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Adam Mayne at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Ltd on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].
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