Job Description
Manufacturing Manager – Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing
📍 Leicester, UK
💼 Full-Time | Permanent
💰 £55,000 - £65,000
⚙️ About the Opportunity
Are you a Manufacturing Manager with a passion for continuous improvement, modern manufacturing, and developing people?
We’re partnering with an established, globally recognised engineering business that designs and manufactures complex analytical and testing equipment used across multiple high-technology sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring fresh ideas and leadership to a busy, well-equipped machine shop — home to CNC machinery, grinders, and precision engineering equipment.
You’ll lead a talented production team, driving operational excellence, safety, and efficiency through innovation and lean manufacturing practices.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and motivate the machine shop team to deliver on-time, high-quality components.
2. Implement modern manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Manage CNC machining and grinding operations