As Production Manager, you will be instrumental in driving manufacturing scale-up, ensuring product quality, and embedding best-practice processes within a regulated, ISO 13485-compliant environment.
You will lead day-to-day production operations, manage a multi-disciplinary team, oversee quality and compliance activities, and play a hands-on role in establishing and running a new manufacturing site.
Client Details
A fast-growing medical technology organisation is scaling up its manufacturing capability as it brings innovative, clinically approved medical devices to new global markets. This is an exciting chance to join a highly experienced team at a pivotal moment - where your expertise will directly influence operational excellence, product quality and global expansion.
The business is committed to fostering professional development, empowering team members, and maintaining a strong work/life balance.
Description
*Oversee daily factory operations, ensuring all output aligns with the production plan and quality standards.
*Lead and develop a cross-functional production team, including team leaders, operators, and support roles.
*Play a hands-on role in establishing a new manufacturing site, including creation of documentation and process validation.
*Maintain accurate production schedules and collaborate with Business Development, Purchasing, QMS and Health & Safety.
*Manage inventory in partnership with purchasing and accounting teams.
*Manage subcontractors and manufacturing partners, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and internal quality standards.
*Champion quality and regulatory compliance, supporting audits, product investigations and continuous improvement activity.
Profile
Person spec *Drive to succeed and exceed expectations
*Flexibility and resilience in fast-moving environments
*Commitment to quality and regulatory excellence
*Initiative and proactive problem-solving
*Strong communication and influencing skills
Qualifications *Degree in engineering (preferably electrical/electronic)
Knowledge & Experience *Essential: *Strong experience in manufacturing operations within an ISO 13485-regulated environment
*Proven leadership experience in scaling production from early-stage to established operations

*Desirable: *ISO 9001 experience
*Experience with MRP systems

Job Offer
*On-site 4 day working week
*Competitive salary
*Bi-annual performance bonus
*Private pension scheme
*Comprehensive private health insurance