Job Description:

Salary circa £55,000 | 33 Days Holiday | Generous Pension | Monday-Friday Days | Healthcare Scheme

A Production Manager opportunity has arisen within a growing manufacturing business supplying specialist material into engineering, manufacturing, and high-performance industrial sectors. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll take full responsibility for manufacturing performance, production planning and shop floor leadership, driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence across the site.

Production Manager responsibilities include -

• Leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, production planning and scheduling to achieve delivery targets.
• Managing, coaching, and developing Team Leaders, Production Operatives and Maintenance Engineers.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Monitoring manufacturing KPIs and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and promoting a right-first-time culture.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, 5S and preventative maintenance across manufacturing operations.

Production Manager desirable skills and experience -

• Previous Production Management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership experience managing Team Leaders and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and production planning.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 manufacturing environments.
• A hands-on leadership style with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Production Manager benefits include -

• Salary circa £55,000.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Monday to Friday daytime working hours.
• Long-term career development within a growing manufacturing business.

This role would suit an experienced Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager who enjoys developing people, improving manufacturing performance and leading from the shop floor.

If you're an experienced Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Operations Manager seeking a hands-on leadership position within a growing manufacturing business, apply now via the link in this Production Manager advert.

Keywords:

Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Factory Manager, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, CI, Operational Excellence, ISO 9001, 5S, Team Leadership, Shop Floor Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing.

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