Manufacturing Manager (Aerospace/Defence) in Cambridge

Manufacturing Manager (Aerospace/Defence) in Cambridge

Cambridge Full-Time On-site
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Manufacturing Manager Global Food Manufacturing GroupCompetitive Salary circa 80K + Bonus + BenefitsUpper Tier COMAH Site Are you an experienced manufacturing leader ready to take ownership of a complex, high-performing production operation within a globally recognised organisation? Our client is a world-leading food manufacturer with an extensive international footprint, supplying customers across multiple markets and operating some of the industry's most advanced production facilities. Due to continued investment and growth, they are seeking a Site Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing operations at one of their strategically important UK sites. This is a rare opportunity to join an Upper Tier COMAH facility, where operational excellence, safety leadership, continuous improvement, and people development sit at the heart of everything they do. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Site Director, you will provide leadership across manufacturing operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. You will play a pivotal role in shaping site performance, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving operational excellence initiatives across a large manufacturing operation. Key ResponsibilitiesLead all manufacturing activities across the site, ensuring safe and efficient production performance. Deliver operational KPIs relating to productivity, quality, service, cost, and customer satisfaction. Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with site and business objectives. Build, lead, and develop a large multi-disciplinary manufacturing team. Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards. Partner closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, HSE, and Commercial teams. Lead operational change programmes, capacity improvements, and site investment projects. We're looking for an ambitious and inspirational manufacturing leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to operational leadership. Significant leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated process environment. Proven success leading large manufacturing teams in a complex production setting. Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Experience managing organisational change and driving cultural transformation. Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline preferred. Key leadership role within a strategically important manufacturing site. Competitive salary and performance bonus. Comprehensive benefits package. Genuine career progression opportunities across a global business. This is more than a manufacturing leadership role.

Manufacturing Manager (Aerospace/Defence) in Cambridge employer: Pure Resourcing Solutions

Join a forward-thinking professional services business that champions a modern approach to finance and advisory, offering a vibrant work culture where your insights truly matter. With flexible and hybrid working options, you'll have the chance to influence decision-making for a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial clients while enjoying clear development opportunities in a supportive environment. This is an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful work that goes beyond traditional accountancy, fostering both personal and professional growth.

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Pure Resourcing Solutions Recruitment Team