Head of quality Work, Jobs in Cambridge, Eng (with Salaries)

Head of Production
Thermoteknix Systems Limited —Waterbeach
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- ERP systems
Assistant Head Of Department (Construction)
FIND. —Cambridge
- £46,407 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Education
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
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Head of Programme Management
Qureight Ltd —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Machine learning
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Head of Marketing & Communications
Qureight Ltd —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Machine learning
- Marketing
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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1d
Senior Process Manager
New Global Vision Ltd —Cambridge
- £65,000 - £68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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5d
Head of Product Management
Qureight Ltd —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Machine learning
- Product management
- AI
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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General Manager
Gonville Hotel Cambridge —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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8d
Assistant Director - Digital & Innovation
Villiers Park Educational Trust —Cambridge
- £42,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Head of Project Management
Xaar —Waterbeach
- Management
- Engineering
- Business development
Head of MFL
Cottenham Village College —Cambridge
- £33,235 - £52,064 a year
- English
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
1d
Operational Excellence Lead
Jensten Group —Huntingdon
- Remote
- Customer service
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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19h
Head of Supply Chain
ACO Technologies plc —Shefford
- Call to connect
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Engineering
FFE Limited —Cambridge
- Management
- Engineering
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Events Coordinator
Cambridge Union Society Events Venue —Cambridge
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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7d
Front of House Manager
The Maids Head —Wicken
- £35,000.00 - £41,055.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Free parking
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Project Delivery Manager (C1711N)
Homes England —Trumpington
- £39,933 - £46,573 a year
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Presentation skills
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Project Delivery Manager
Cambridge Growth Company —Cambridge
- £39,933 - £46,573 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Programmable logic controllers
- Presentation skills
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Head of Provision
The Willows Child Development —Mildenhall
- From £37,464 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Quality & Compliance Auditor
Consensus —Cambridge
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Head of Procurement
AMFresh —Alconbury
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Head of Production

Thermoteknix Systems Limited
Waterbeach

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Management
Engineering
Supply chain
ERP systems
MRP
Six Sigma
Continuous improvement
Production planning
Purchasing
Leadership
Communication skills

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 Head of Production 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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