Job Description Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Manufacturing Manager to work for a exceptional company in Milton Park, managing a small team of Production Operators and Engineers Role: Manufacturing Manager This role requires proven manufacturing management experience within a hands-on production environment. You will play a key role in supporting both the R&D and Production teams, helping to successfully industrialise and introduce new products from concept through to full-scale manufacture. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across departments, providing practical engineering expertise to ensure new designs are manufacturable, efficient and production ready. Hours: Full time Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Manager: Lead and manage the Manufacturing function, ensuring effective deployment of resources to support Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth objectives Develop and execute the Manufacturing Engineering strategy and roadmap aligned to operational and business objectives Own the industrialisation process for new products, ensuring manufacturing readiness, tooling, fixtures, test capability, documentation and capacity requirements are established prior to launch Act as the site technical authority for manufacturing processes, production equipment and industrialisation activities Oversee the design, development and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, systems and equipment Lead programme management of NPI, CAPEX, automation and continuous improvement projects Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities Drive manufacturing cost reduction, waste elimination and productivity improvement initiatives Assess manufacturing capacity and resource requirements to support future growth Own the TPM programme and maintenance strategy for shopfloor production equipment and manufacturing assets Ensure production test equipment, fixtures and methods are developed, maintained and continuously improved to support product quality and throughput Define and maintain manufacturing engineering standards, methods and best practices Lead and facilitate the site Continuous Improvement programme including training, coaching and project delivery Utilise manufacturing data and analytics to identify opportunities and drive sustainable improvements Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems, regulatory standards and health & safety requirements Develop departmental capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and performance management Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management and R&D teams Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or equivalent Previous manufacturing engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership role Proven experience leading Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Industrialisation and Continuous Improvement activities Strong project and programme management skills Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies Experience delivering automation and digital manufacturing initiatives Experience managing TPM and production equipment maintenance strategies Experience working within ISO9001 or equivalent quality management systems Proficiency in ERP, MES, CAD, Minitab, Power BI or similar manufacturing systems Strong financial acumen with experience managing CAPEX and departmental budgets Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent) desirable
Production Manager Food Industry in Abingdon employer: Berry Recruitment
Berry Recruitment offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Warehouse Operatives, where teamwork and communication are highly valued. Located just outside Fakenham, employees benefit from a stable Monday to Friday schedule with opportunities for permanent roles and career growth. The company prioritises fair recruitment practices, ensuring that all team members are respected and empowered to succeed.
