Production Manager

Overview

In this role you will own a busy manufacturing operation, leading safety, quality and delivery while driving continuous improvement. You will schedule production, manage on-site teams and implement Lean/Kaizen across key areas. The position offers a Monday–Thursday pattern for work-life balance and the chance to impact cost control and on-site performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise processes and deliver against the production plan and quality policy. This is an autonomous, hands-on leadership role with clear scope to shape site operations.

Pay / Benefits

• 4-day week
• holiday
• pension
• competitive salary
• days-based role

Responsibilities

• Manage safety, quality and delivery targets across production functions
• Oversee production scheduling to meet the production plan
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S / SMED / TPM / Kaizen)
• Develop and motivate on-site teams to improve performance
• Interpret drawings and data to resolve production issues and optimise processes
• Ensure adherence to quality policy and cost-control objectives

Key requirements

• HND or Degree in Manufacturing / Engineering
• Production leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma and Kaizen events
• Confident in leading teams and interpreting drawings/data to resolve issues

• leadership
• problem-solving
• communication
• Lean
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen

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