Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

Manufacturing Systems Manager Operations / Production Excellence

Location: Clerkenwell (with weekly factory visits)

Important Please Read Before Applying

This role is not responsible for running day-to-day production output.

We are looking for someone who can design and implement the systems processes and operating structure behind manufacturing.

You must have experience in:
- Improving how manufacturing operates (not just managing it)
- Designing workflows SOPs and production systems
- Working in product-based manufacturing environments

Candidates from pure production supervision planning or coordination roles are unlikely to be suitable.

The Opportunity

Broadreach Recruitment is supporting a growing design-led manufacturing business in the appointment of a Manufacturing Systems Manager.

This role is focused on building the operating system for production ensuring the factory runs with structure consistency and scalability.

Youll work closely with production leadership but focus on how work gets done not just output.

What Youll Be Doing

- Designing and implementing production systems and workflows
- Creating the operating rhythm for manufacturing (planning reporting cadence)
- Developing SOPs and structured processes
- Driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identifying and removing bottlenecks and inefficiencies
- Improving throughput quality and repeatability
- Supporting production teams with structure tools and clarity
- Working cross-functionally with operations procurement and supply chain

Shop Floor Involvement

- Weekly presence in the factory
- Observing processes and identifying improvements
- Working directly with teams to implement change

What Were Looking For

Essential
- Experience in manufacturing / operations improvement / CI roles
- Background in building or interiors product-based manufacturing
- Strong understanding of lean process design and production systems
- Experience building SOPs and structured workflows

About You
- Systems thinker you improve how things work
- Structured organised and process-driven
- Comfortable working between office and factory environments
- Hands-on enough to gain credibility on the shop floor
- Able to bring order and clarity to complex operations

Why Apply
- Opportunity to design and build a manufacturing operating system
- High level of ownership and impact
- Work in a growing design-led business
- Blend of strategic thinking and practical implementation

Apply Now
If youve worked in manufacturing and enjoy improving how operations run not just managing them apply today.