Manufacturing Manager

c£50,000-£55,000
Permanent | Full-time | Banbury | On-site

We're partnering with this well established, growing manufacturer, as they continue to strengthen their operational leadership team.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement, they are now seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production, drive performance, and support the next phase of operational growth.

This is a key role within a busy manufacturing environment perfect for someone who thrives on pace, ownership, and making a measurable difference to output, quality, and team culture.

What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Manager

• Leading day to day production to meet targets, quality standards and service levels


• Driving continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma principles


• Monitoring key KPIs (OEE, scrap rates, throughput) and using data to guide decisions


• Optimising production processes, workflows and resource planning


• Championing innovation, new technologies and modern manufacturing practices


• Leading initiatives to reduce waste, streamline processes and boost productivity


• Ensuring SOPs, machine settings and key documentation are up to date and effective


• Providing clear leadership to production, maintenance and the H&S Manager


• Developing a strong, accountable team culture with coaching and progression


• Ensuring the team is fully resourced, supporting recruitment and onboarding with HR


• Maintaining exceptional health & safety standards, training and compliance


• Acting as the key link between operations, H&S and senior leadership


• Managing operational costs, supporting budgeting and identifying savings


• Reporting regularly and supporting wider operational strategy


• Taking the lead in incident response, product recall or crisis management

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role, managing & developing high-performing teams


• Strong background in continuous improvement, with practical experience using Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar methodologies


• Hands on approach with solid understanding of production equipment, workflows and manufacturing processes


• Confident leader who can coach, empower, and build a collaborative, accountable team culture


• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where systems and processes are continually evolving


• Strong focus on safety, quality and operational discipline, with a commercial mindset


• Analytical, data driven and confident using KPIs, ERP systems and MS Office (especially Excel)


• Excellent communication skills, able to influence and build relationships across all levels

You'll fit the culture if you are

• Practical, proactive and steady under pressure


• Someone who leads by example and brings people with them


• Keen on improving processes and creating a positive team environment


• Comfortable balancing hands on involvement with strategic oversight

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 08:00-17:00
Friday: 08:00-14:00

What's in it for you

• Positive culture


• Life assurance


• Health plan


• Salary sacrifice pension scheme


• Enhanced family leave


• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)


• Company sick pay

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys variety, pace, and the opportunity to shape and develop a team, we'd love to hear from you.