At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production teams and optimise processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Nanotek Ltd, a leader in engineering with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health perks, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement and team development.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and strong leadership experience in manufacturing required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 75000 £ per year.
Working closely with cross-functional departments, the role involves managing production teams, maintaining compliance with GMP and ISO standards, optimizing resource use, and driving continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Manager also plays a key role in staff development, performance management, and supporting recruitment activities.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage internal production teams.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Warehouse, and Planning departments to ensure efficient and continuous production.
- Ensure full compliance with company quality standards, including ISO, GMP, and Health & Safety regulations.
- Uphold GMP standards, policies, and practices as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Oversee the induction process for all new employees—temporary or permanent—in line with the Company Safety Policy.
- Ensure Team Leaders and Production Operatives are trained in accordance with SOPs and company policies.
- Conduct accurate and timely stock checks in collaboration with Stock Control.
- Foster a culture of accountability by empowering staff to take ownership of their responsibilities, with regular feedback and performance expectations.
- Review and assess the performance of Team Leaders and production staff.
- Organise and supervise overtime production as needed, ensuring appropriate oversight and support.
- Prepare regular reports on production performance, including daily outputs, downtime, work centre utilisation, and weekly timesheets.
- Collaborate with HR to recruit, interview, and hire appropriate staff as required.
- Effectively manage the use of agency staff to ensure cost-efficiency and operational continuity.
Candidate Criteria:
- Degree-qualified or equivalent in Engineering or related discipline.
- Significant leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in lean manufacturing and driving cultural change.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and CAD tools.
- Proven experience in a similar Manufacturing Manager role.
- Strong track record of managing and leading production teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a production team.
- Experience in driving and implementing in-house cultural change initiatives.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Manufacturing Manager employer: Nanotek
Join a dynamic and expanding IT Solutions company in Slough, where your skills as an IT Engineer (German Speaking) will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant location with the potential for travel to exciting European client sites, making your role both meaningful and rewarding.
