Manufacturing Manager

Job Requirements Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. At Siemens Healthineers, we're shaping the future of healthcare by empowering those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Our technologies support clinical decision-making and treatment pathways across the world, helping to deliver better outcomes for patients and healthcare systems alike. As we continue to grow, we're investing in new capabilities, new sites, and new talent - creating opportunities to make a meaningful impact at scale. About the role This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and scaling our new manufacturing facility in Bicester. As Manufacturing Manager, you'll lead a large, diverse manufacturing organisation of circa 60-100 people (as part of a wider manufacturing team of over 400), while being hands-on in bringing a brand-new site into operational readiness. You'll set the tone, standards, and ways of working for the site from a manufacturing perspective - building high-performing teams, embedding a strong safety and quality culture, and ensuring world-class delivery from day one. Reporting into Operations leadership, you'll act as a visible, trusted leader during a period of significant growth and change. What you'll be doing Leading, developing, and inspiring a large manufacturing team to deliver safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality Playing a key role in the start-up and ramp-up of the new Bicester manufacturing facility, shaping processes, structures, and capability Translating business strategy into clear operational plans, ensuring priorities, goals, and expectations are well understood Creating a culture of continuous improvement, structured problem solving, and operational excellence Ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are embedded and upheld across all manufacturing activities Managing production schedules, resources, and capacity to meet customer demand reliably and on time Working closely with cross-functional partners to support new product introductions and process improvements Owning operational performance, including quality, productivity, output, and cost control Developing people through coaching, feedback, and performance management, building strong leadership capability within the team Work Experience Proven experience leading manufacturing teams within a complex technical or regulated production environment. A track record of managing large, diverse teams and creating inclusive, high-engagement cultures Experience supporting site start-ups, expansions, or major operational change is highly advantageous Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies Confidence working with KPIs, visual management, and data-driven decision-making The ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, building trust and collaboration A practical, solutions-focused mindset with the resilience to navigate ambiguity and change A background in manufacturing, engineering, or operations management, with relevant technical or business qualifications Benefits Competitive base salary 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 10 days and sell up to 5 Up to 10% matched pension contributions BUPA Private Medical Insurance Bonus