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Manufacturing Manager
Operations
Dartford
£55-65K
Role Overview
To manage the day-to-day manufacturing operation, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved quality and regulatory requirements.
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for execution of the production plan and achievement of operational targets.
Company Information
Zenopa are partnered with a global diagnostics leader, who are seeking a Manufacturing Manager to join their team.
Role Requirements
Production Management
• Manage daily manufacturing operations.
• Ensure production plans are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Review daily production performance and resolve operational issues.
• Allocate labour and resources to meet demand requirements.
• Escalate risks impacting Safety, Quality, Delivery or Cost.
People Management
• Lead and develop Manufacturing Technicians and Team Leaders.
• Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Conduct performance reviews and regular team meetings.
• Manage attendance, disciplinary and performance processes.
• Drive employee engagement and development.
Safety
• Ensure compliance with site Health & Safety standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate manufacturing-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
Quality
• Ensure adherence to GMP and quality procedures.
• Lead and support investigations, NCs, CAPAs and audit activities.
• Ensure production documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Promote right-first-time manufacturing practices.
Continuous Improvement
• Lead departmental improvement activities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction and productivity gains.
• Champion 5S and standard work practices.
Resource Management
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate training requirements.
• Ensure flexibility and cross-training within the team.
Performance Management
Track and report daily production KPIs.
Monitor:
• Output
• Efficiency
• Scrap
• Downtime
• Labour utilisation
• Schedule attainment
Implement corrective actions to address performance gaps
Person Specifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for managing and developing teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and operational excellence
principles.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within the medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology or pharmaceutical
industry
Package
Company Pension – 12%
Bonus
Single Cover Medical Insurance
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Locations
Ashford
Beckenham
Bexley
Bromley
Camberwell
Crawley
Dagenham
Dartford
Deptford
East London
Gatwick
Gravesend
Grays
Greenwich
Haywards Heath
Hornchurch
Horsham
Lewisham
Leyton
Maidstone
Medway
Orpington
Redhill
Romford
Sevenoaks
Sidcup
South East London
Stratford
Tonbridge
Tunbridge Wells
Upminster
Walthamstow
Date Updated
03 Aug 2026
Job reference
75909
Categories
Full Time
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Katie Ginger
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