Head Of Production

Company: Polytec Personnel Ltd
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Location: Waterbeach
Job Description:

Location: Cambridge (CB25) • Duration: Permanent • Hours: 37.5 per week 8am – 4pm (Monday to Friday) • Salary: Competitive • Job Reference: 36171

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operations / Manufacturing Manager to lead production, supply chain, quality and continuous improvement activities within a regulated high-technology manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily manufacturing and production operations
  • Manage production planning, purchasing and supply chain coordination
  • Ensure delivery, quality and operational KPI targets are achieved
  • Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Support new product introduction and operational scalability
  • Maintain compliance with quality, ISO and health and safety standards
  • Lead, mentor and develop operational teams
  • Contribute to strategic operational and business planning

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain and purchasing operations
  • Experience managing operational performance and continuous improvement activities
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs
  • Experience working within ISO-regulated or quality-driven environments
  • Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams and operational priorities
  • Engineering or technical qualification preferred

Desirable

  • Experience within aerospace, defence, electronics or high-technology manufacturing
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience within low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments
  • Exposure to ERP/MRP implementation or system improvement projects
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below.

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Posted: May 26th, 2026