Manufacturing Manager

The Company Centronic, now part of Exosens, is a long established successful specialist manufacturing engineering SME serving customers in high reliability sectors. The Company specialises in designing and manufacturing detector products across a diverse range of applications for UK and export markets. Our success is delivered by a team of ninety people deploying specialist skills in diverse, challenging markets that underpin key national and international energy, medical and security activities. The Role We are looking for an experienced and driven Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production while delivering against customer and business targets. You will lead production teams and work closely with Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain and Commercial functions to deliver the orderbook, improve operational efficiency and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing production teams and Team Leaders.
• Ensuring high standards of Health & Safety, quality, housekeeping and plant ownership.
• Delivering production, financial and on-time delivery targets.
• Driving continuous improvement, waste reduction and process efficiencies.
• Working with Engineering on product development and technical problem solving.
• Managing inventory and supporting supplier and contractor relationships.
• Ensuring equipment maintenance and calibration requirements are met.
• Monitoring manufacturing KPIs and supporting delivery of annual business objectives. About You You will have well-grounded experience in a technical manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of delivering production and quality targets. A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or a related discipline is desirable. You will be a confident people leader with strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills, alongside the commercial awareness and strategic thinking required to operate effectively at management level. Our Values We seek individuals who embody our core values: Trust Entrepreneurial Mindset Passion Respect Team Spirit What we offer you Friendly working environment and inclusive, positive company culture. Regular opportunities for internal and external development. 25 days holiday Pension Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Training & Development opportunities (In-house and external) Coaching and Mentoring Employee events Weekly fresh fruit selection Working hours: 37.5hrs/week; Monday-Thursday 8am-16.45pm and Friday 8am-12.30pm Additional Information Role is onsite The company is based within ULEZ Some travel to technical or company events may be required Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for UK Baseline Security Vetting (BPSS) to be considered for the role Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £56,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: Croydon CR9 0BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): Do you meet the criteria for Baseline Security Vetting? Are you eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions? Work Location: In person