Production Manager

Overview

As Production Manager you will oversee day-to-day and strategic production operations using the Fortive Business System to meet defined quality at minimum cost. You’ll lead and develop the Norwich-based production team, ensuring on-time delivery and continuous improvement. You’ll drive budget discipline, training, and performance discussions, shaping processes and standards. This role offers impact through implementing FBS, Kaizens, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen operations.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus or equity

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to standard processes across the production area and contribute to new process development and improvements
• Deliver revenue, reduce past-due backlog, and achieve on-time delivery for all Norwich site products
• Train and coach team members to defined standards and maintain ongoing adherence
• Manage performance through appraisals, 1:1 reviews, and disciplinary actions
• Develop the team via training materials, external courses, and coaching
• Recommend career progression and salary changes for team members
• Utilize Daily Management to monitor performance, drive improvements, and prioritize production support
• Monitor discretionary spend and escalate budget issues as needed
• Lead the implementation of Fortive Business System (FBS) in production area
• Provide supervision to Production Team Leaders and Planners; act as 1:1 manager for assembly operators/technicians
• Resolve team conflicts per company procedures and coach managers to ensure consistent communication
• Direct day-to-day operations with strategic direction from Operations Manager
• Review and approve discretionary spend within approved budgets
• Interact daily with subordinates, peers, site management, HR, and global teams
• Engage in daily meetings, performance reviews, and continuous improvement events
• Develop FBS depth and breadth within the team

Key requirements

• Production planning/scheduling experience
• Lean production experience
• Strong team leadership and coaching experience
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• PC literacy including Microsoft Office
• Budget awareness and basic financial oversight
• Ability to manage performance and disciplinary processes
• Experience working within a structured system (FBS preferred)
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities

• leadership
• clear communication
• conflict resolution
• Production Planning/Scheduling
• Lean Production / Fortive Business System (FBS)
• Microsoft Office

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