Manufacturing manager Work, Jobs in Cambridge (with Salaries)

Manufacturing Manager
Thermoteknix Systems Limited —Waterbeach
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
Quality Manager
TRB Lightweight Structures Limited —Huntingdon
- From £45,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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6d
Head of Manufacturing UK
Aliaxis UK Limited (United Kingdom) —Huntingdon
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
8d
Senior Quality Manager
HOLROYD COMPONENTS LTD —Saffron Walden
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Warehouse and Depot Manager
Arena Group —Saint Ives
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Leadership
Operations Manager
Novanta —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- In-person
QA Manager
GCB Cocoa UK Ltd —Glemsford
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Quality Assurance Manager
Activinsights Ltd —Kimbolton
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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13d
Hygiene Team Manager
Hotel Chocolat —Huntingdon
- £35,000 - £39,000 a year
- Rotating shift
- Hotel
- Team management
- Computer skills
- Employee discount
1d
Assembly Team Leader
AMOT —Bury St. Edmunds
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Quality control
Quick apply
Production Manager
Feltham's —Ely
- £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Team management
- Conflict management
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4d
Production Manager
Sealed Air —St. Neots
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
14d
Assistant Manager QA
GCB Cocoa UK Ltd —Glemsford
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Maintenance Manager
Huntsman —Duxford
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
General Manager
DS Smith —Ely
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Budgeting
- Manufacturing
H&S Manager
GCB Cocoa UK Ltd —Glemsford
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
7d
Production Manager
DS Smith —Newmarket
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Purchasing Manager
Rexroth —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Production Manager
Burgess Farms —Isleham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Interim Financial Transactions Manager
Hotel Chocolat —Royston
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Hotel
- Team management
- Training & development
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
5d

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Manufacturing Manager

Thermoteknix Systems Limited
Waterbeach

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
Production capacity planning
ERP software
Internal department liaison
Performance management
MRP
Six Sigma
Quality assurance
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Team management
Production planning
Quality control
Risk management
Operational strategy development
Professional development mentoring
Training & development
Manufacturing
Leadership
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing
Operations leadership experience

Full job description

Company Profile

Location: Waterbeach, UK
Department: Production
Reports to: Operations Director
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems. Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70 countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions that perform in the toughest environments.

About You

Thermoteknix is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Manufacturing Manager to lead and develop all manufacturing and production operations across the business. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality and scalable production of advanced thermal imaging and sensing systems, supporting both current programmes and future growth.

The successful candidate will oversee production planning, manufacturing, assembly, test operations, supply chain coordination, quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives. They will play a key leadership role in delivering operational excellence within a high-technology, regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

Lead daily production activities to achieve delivery, quality and efficiency targets.
Ensure manufacturing schedules are executed effectively to meet customer demand.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to support smooth production operations.
Drive accountability and performance across all production areas.
Support new product introduction and transition into manufacturing.

Manufacturing & Operations

Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective production.
Oversee purchasing and supplier coordination to maintain continuity of supply.
Ensure ERP/MRP systems are effectively utilised to support operations.
Identify and mitigate operational risks affecting delivery or product quality.
Monitor operational KPI’s and implement corrective action where required.

Quality & Compliance

Maintain compliance with quality, regulatory, and health and safety standards.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet ISO and customer quality requirements.
Support audit readiness and continuous compliance across operations.
Promote a culture of quality and process discipline throughout manufacturing.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Drive lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
Improve production flow, capacity utilisation, and on time delivery performance.
Analyse operational data to support informed decision-making and improvement actions.
Lead change initiatives that support business growth and scalability.
Support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives where appropriate.

People Management

Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing and operational teams.
Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance working environment.
Support employee development through coaching and performance management.
Ensure effective communication across departments and operational teams.
Promote employee engagement and adherence to company values.

Commercial & Strategic Contribution

Contribute to operational strategy and long-term business objectives.
Support cost control and margin improvement initiatives across manufacturing.
Collaborate with the leadership team to support growth and investment planning.
Align manufacturing capability with customer and commercial requirements.
Provide operational insight and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Liaise with commercial teams to align manufacturing capacity with customer demand forecasts.

Required Experience

Proven leadership experience running a manufacturing environment with highly configurable products.
Strong understanding of production planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
Experience managing operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and manufacturing best practices.
Extensive experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs.
Experience leading multidisciplinary production teams.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working within ISO-regulated environments.
Engineering or technical degree qualification.

Desirable Experience

Experience within defence, aerospace, electronics, or high-technology manufacturing.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience managing low-volume, high-complexity production environments.
Experience in evaluating, selection and implementation of a new ERP/MPR system.
Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction).
Familiarity with regulated or export-controlled manufacturing operations.
Engineering or technical manufacturing background preferred.

Why us?

What We Offer

Opportunity to lead manufacturing operations within an innovative and globally respected advanced technology business.
Significant scope to shape manufacturing capability, manufacturing systems, and future production strategy.
Exposure to cutting-edge thermal imaging, sensing, and defence technologies.
Competitive senior-level salary, performance-related bonus, pension contribution, and benefits package.
Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving technology environment.

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