Production Manager

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive performance across multiple assembly lines.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, customer delivery commitments, and safety objectives are consistently achieved. You will lead a team of Production Team Leaders and Operators while driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and inventory control throughout the manufacturing process.

Reporting directly to senior management, you'll play a key role in shaping production strategy, improving productivity, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production schedules to achieve customer delivery targets and OTIF (On Time In Full) performance.
• Lead and manage 2 Production Team Leaders and approximately 30 Production Operators across multiple assembly lines.
• Create, maintain, and improve work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Balance production workloads in line with staffing levels and operational requirements.
• Monitor material availability, proactively manage shortages, and minimise production downtime.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kanban, waste reduction, bottleneck analysis, and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage inventory levels, reducing excess stock, work-in-progress (WIP), and stock shortages.
• Monitor and report key operational KPIs including output, efficiency, downtime, labour utilisation, scrap/rework, training compliance, OTIF and stock performance.
• Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, safety, cost, OEE, and delivery performance.
• Ensure products consistently meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring product changes are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company health and safety standards.
• Coach, develop, and support team leaders, enabling strong day-to-day management and succession planning.
• Lead workforce planning, training, performance management, and employee development initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong production planning and scheduling experience.
• Proven people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing inventory, stock control, and production workflows.
• KPI-driven with the ability to analyse data and improve performance.
• Solid understanding of quality systems and health & safety requirements.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement projects.
• Experience improving OEE, labour efficiency, and productivity.
• Multi-line manufacturing experience.
• Demand forecasting and capacity planning knowledge.
• Health & Safety qualification or certification.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and influence a growing manufacturing operation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Genuine opportunity to drive change, improve processes, and make a real impact.

Pay: £30,700.00-£50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person