Manufacturing Manager in Swindon

Callaway Golf is a leader in total performance, premium golf equipment and active lifestyle products while also being a great place to work! We are passionate and push the limits of innovation. We dare to be great while acting with integrity and respect. We stay hungry, yet humble. All while having fun and making golf enjoyable for everyone!

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and our leaders have a strong history of building and selling successful initiatives. We are working to build a truly groundbreaking company, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission.

Callaway Golf Europe is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Manager based in Swindon.

Work Arrangement: This position is site based at our Manufacturing and Distribution Centre in South Marston Business Estate, Swindon (SN3). Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (40 hours per week).

The Manufacturing Manager will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £65,000.00 per annum depending on experience, alongside a great range of benefits, including:

• Health care maintenance cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus an additional day off on your birthday
• Staff discounts
• Interest-free leisure and season ticket loans

About the Role

The Manufacturing Manager will play a key role leading the Custom Club, Logo and Embroidery production departments. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost, while developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing production managers and their teams to deliver outstanding performance
• Driving manufacturing performance against safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
• Planning labour and production capacity to meet customer demand and business objectives
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational efficiency
• Working collaboratively with local and global stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer outcomes

About You

The Manufacturing Manager will be an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for developing people and delivering operational excellence. You will be a collaborative and engaging leader with strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset, capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential:

• Proven experience in manufacturing or production, including 3-5 years in a management role
• Demonstratable experience leading large teams within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong background in labour planning, performance management and cost control
• Experience driving operational performance, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/manufacturing systems

Desirable:

• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification
• Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement experience

If you're passionate about leading high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and delivering manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now to be considered for the Manufacturing Manager role.