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Manufacturing Manager

Edinburgh Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This Manufacturing Manager role in Edinburgh within the electronics industry focuses on overseeing the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing team to ensure smooth and efficient production. You'll play a key part in meeting business goals by managing resources and ensuring quality standards are consistently met.
  • Exciting new Manufacturing Manager Opportunity
  • Leadership role within the Electronics sector

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Edinburgh technology company that develops advanced computing solutions for aerospace, defence, communications and high-performance computing markets worldwide.

Job Description

As Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for the operational execution of customer orders from manufacturing release through to customer delivery. You will lead the teams responsible for assembly, test execution, configuration, materials control and fulfilment, ensuring products are delivered on time, to quality standards and in line with customer commitments.

  • Allocate resources effectively to meet production schedules and targets.
  • Implement and maintain health and safety standards across the production floor.
  • Monitor and improve manufacturing workflows and processes.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align production with business objectives.
  • Train and develop team members to ensure high performance and skill advancement.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and address any issues promptly.
  • Prepare and present reports on production metrics and outcomes.

The Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced operational leader with a background in electronics, technology, defence, aerospace or a similar manufacturing environment.

You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, coordinating cross-functional activities and working effectively with both internal teams and outsourced manufacturing partners.Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience leading manufacturing, production or operational teams.
  • Strong people management and leadership capability.
  • Experience managing workflow, operational priorities and delivery performance.
  • Understanding of electronics manufacturing and supply chain operations.
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.



Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or equivalent industry experience would be beneficial however not essential.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Permanent position with opportunities for growth within the company.
  • Benefits to be confirmed.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Lynsey White
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7080283
Phone number
+44 141 331 7959

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lynsey White
Consultant phone
+44 141 331 7959
Job reference
JN-082026-7080283