Lead Manufacturing Excellence in Defence & Rail Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Advanced Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across our business. This role is ideally suited to a manufacturing leader with experience in the Defence and/or Rail industries , where quality, compliance, precision, and on‑time delivery are critical to success.

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in production planning, process optimisation, quality management, and team leadership, along with hands‑on experience working with ERP systems to support manufacturing operations and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

- Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand and inventory targets.

- Create and manage production schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and on‑time delivery.

- Monitor production performance and adjust plans to meet project milestones and customer requirements.

- Utilise ERP systems to support planning, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting activities.

Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement

- Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.

- Drive Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives across the business.

- Standardise and document best‑practice manufacturing processes.