Production Manager / Head of Production, up to £75K, Commutable from Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, & Cotswolds regions
Are you a Production Manager / Head of Production / Manufacturing Manager seeking an opportunity to lead production excellence in a life-changing medical device business? This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Production Manager / Head of Production to join a specialist medical device manufacturer experiencing significant year-on-year growth to develop and strengthen its production function as it enters its next phase of expansion.
What we can offer you:
- Salary commensurate with experience (£55K-£75K as a guide).
- Be part of a specialist organisation delivering products that directly improve and save lives.
- Join a growing business at an exciting stage of development and expansion.
- Play a key role in shaping production capability, systems and culture.
- Work within a highly skilled, purpose-driven and collaborative team.
- Genuine opportunity to make a visible impact within a unique and innovative manufacturing environment.
The Production Manager / Head of Production Role:
As Production Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day production operations across a highly regulated, precision-driven environment, every product is manufactured to exacting standards where quality, traceability and patient safety are paramount.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Success in this role is not measured by volume or speed. Instead, you will lead a culture built around accuracy, craftsmanship, compliance and zero defects.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to medical device quality and compliance requirements.
- Maintain full product traceability, process accuracy and production integrity.
- Manage planning, scheduling and procurement of approved raw materials.
- Oversee inventory management of high-value materials, preventing stock shortages.
- Lead, coach and develop a small, but growing team of Production Technicians / Operatives.
- Encourage cross-training, knowledge sharing and team capability development.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to meet production demand and business objectives.
Your background as a Production Manager / Head of Production:
We are looking for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented production / manufacturing leader who thrives in environments where quality can never be compromised. You will ideally bring:
- Production management or manufacturing leadership experience within a regulated or quality‑critical environment.
- Experience in production planning, scheduling, procurement and materials management.
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build trust, develop teams and maintain exceptionally high standards.
- A mindset that values precision, accountability and craftsmanship over speed or output.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance, documentation and traceability.
If you are a Production Manager / Head of Production / Manufacturing Manager with experience in regulated manufacturing and a passion for quality‑led operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
This Production Manager / Head of Production job is commutable from Worcester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Moreton‑in‑Marsh, Tewkesbury, Evesham, Ledbury, Pershore, Malvern, Stow‑on‑the‑Wold, Alcester, and surrounding areas.
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