Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager - Cambridge (100% on site)Key Responsibilities:Operational LeadershipLead daily manufacturing operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance targets.Translate the Master Production Schedule into daily production priorities, ensuring alignment of resources, materials, and capacity.Lead the site’s tiered daily management system, driving accountability, escalation, and problem-solving at each level.Maintain a culture of safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all work processes.Performance & Problem SolvingIdentify and manage bottlenecks, constraints, and capacity imbalances, implementing countermeasures through structured root-cause analysis.Partner with cross-functional teams to remove barriers that prevent adherence to schedule or customer commitments.Monitor and report performance against key metrics, leveraging data to make informed decisions and drive corrective action.People Development & EngagementBuild workforce flexibility and capability through systematic cross-training and skills matrix management.Coach and develop frontline leaders and operators to strengthen daily problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.Continuous ImprovementDrive kaizen events and structured improvement activities focused on eliminating waste, improving flow, and stabilizing processes.Partner with Engineering and Quality to ensure manufacturing processes are robust, capable, and continuously improved.Qualifications and Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).8-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experienceStrong analytical, planning, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.Working knowledge of Lean ManufacturingDemonstrated ability to coach and develop teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.