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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Manager, Machine Maintenance

Salary Range
£90,000 - £130,000
£7,500 - £10,833 / mo

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Location Base
Fremont, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

DESCRIPTION:
As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will direct and coordinate manufacturing and engineering activities towards the accomplishment of company goals and objectives as a member of the Senior Management Team. The position is responsible for providing key leadership, direction, organization, management, monitoring and cGMP compliance of the roles, activities and proceedings of all assigned manufacturing personnel to ensure the successful, cost effective, timely and safe processing of customer orders.
. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Supervisory responsibilities – manages and supports subordinate supervisors in the direct manufacturing of products. Responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of those units. Carries out supervisors responsibilities according to the organization’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assisting and directing, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Responsible for organizing, administering and directing a team approach among direct reports to maximize throughput, improve manufacturing products in a state of control and to control operating expenses.
Responsible for developing a responsive, flexible manufacturing operation to meet the changing demands of our customer base. With the assistance of quality control management, establishes quality control standards throughout the entire manufacturing process by developing or revising standard operating procedures to ensure consistent products.
Reviews and coordinates production activities with product development and quality control to ensure new products are developed in a state of control.
Reviews and analyzes production related remakes and customer complaints to determine cause of nonconformance, correction action needed, and ensures appropriate production personnel are trained in preventative actions. Defines manufacturing objectives, develops short- and long-range goals, and works with business managers and related departments to determine manufacturing capabilities and capacity requirements. Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded manufacturing capabilities and services.
Develop and/or monitor Key Performance Indicators and ensure adequate management reporting on the performance of the area.
Manage expenditures to achieve budgeted targets. Ensure production is run efficiently, waste is kept to a minimum and equipment is maintained to company standards.
Manage cost improvement initiatives to achieve on-going operational cost optimization. Interacts with other managers and subordinates on continuous improvement of processes and employee performance.
Accountable for quality of products, subordinates' behavior and performance and makes sound decisions concerning production, quality and inter-personal relations on a multi-shift basis.
Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policies, and accepted safe work practices.
Implement the Company’s environmental, health and safety programs in all departments/units within your respective operations.
Maintain and improve FMI’s Integrated Management System.
Understand the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, as applicable to your role.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree or MBA preferred.
5-7years of progressively increasing managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with operational excellence, lean and Six Sigma or similar efficiency improvement program is preferred.
Salary Range 90k-130k

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Metal & Mineral Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manager, Machine Maintenance roles across FM Industries's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £90,000 - £130,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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