Production Manager

A leading manufacturer of complex engineered components has a new vacancy for an Production Manager. A key leadership role, you will responsible for ensuring production targets are consistently achieved while fostering a high-performance culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business. The successful candidate will bring proven experience within a fast-paced precision engineering environment, together with a strong track record of improving operational processes, developing employees, and increasing overall efficiency and productivity.

The Role

• Lead site production operations to meet company targets & improve efficiency.
• Instil a positive culture with a right first-time attitude.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement lean manufacturing practices.
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and operational targets to meet delivery and quality goals.
• Establish clear expectations and conduct regular reviews/team meetings providing feedback to the operations team.
• Develop and execute processes to meet company goals, focusing on quality, safety, and performance metrics.
• Optimise planning and lead times while ensuring readiness to support demand.

The Person

• Proven experience in a Production or Operational leadership position in a complex fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, able to motivate and coach teams.
• Commercially astute, supporting the business in the achievement of its growth and financial targets.
• Ability to manage complex projects, troubleshoot problems, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

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