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. 

You’ll work closely with production leadership but focus on how work gets done, not just output. 

What You’ll 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 We’re 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 you’ve worked in manufacturing and enjoy improving how operations run — not just managing them — apply today.