Production Manager

Overview Of The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis (39 hours per week) at our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire. This key role will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and control of our manufacturing processes, ensuring Lean Manufacturing principles are embedded at all times whilst delivering the right balance of cost efficiency, quality, and performance across production operations.

Responsibilities Of Our Production Manager

You will be responsible for end-to-end production management, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective and high-quality manufacturing operations. The role leads production planning and scheduling, owns and reviews KPIs, embeds Lean and Six Sigma principles, and ensures delivery to quality and cost targets.

You will oversee resource planning, quality control, ISO and compliance performance, and corrective actions, while working cross-functionally with suppliers, managers and technical teams. The role also involves supervising, developing and motivating teams, identifying training needs, and promoting continuous improvement, health & safety, and compliance awareness across the business.

Responsible for ensuring the effective application of quality requirements across all production activities, with a thorough understanding of product critical characteristics, specifications and standards. The role supports third‑party quality requirements, manages product approvals, and troubleshoots process or machinery issues impacting quality.

You will promote a strong customer-focused culture, drive continuous improvement in production methods and equipment, and proactively manage risks and opportunities to ensure product conformity and enhance customer satisfaction.

What we are looking for in our Production Manager

• Previous experience of working within a similar role is essential.


• Minimum Green Belt Six Sigma; preferably Black Belt.


• IOSH Certificate.


• Educated to degree level or equivalent.


• Experience of working in a high volume Batch and Cell production environment.


• A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with the energy and drive to move things forward to exceed targets.


• Ability to adopt a flexible and direct approach to your workload.


• You must have excellent communication skills.


• IT literate.


• An excellent team player with an outgoing and adaptable personality.


• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role, as is the adaptability to travel and work away from home as and when needed.

Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit

• SAP exposure.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary range.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• 4x Salary life assurance.


• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave.


• Buy & Sell Annual Leave.


• Service Recognition Rewards.


• Contributory pension scheme.


• Life assurance.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Discounted healthcare.

Why join Kingspan Insulation?

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause - better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry and have 188 sites worldwide.

Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click apply now to be considered as our Production Manager.

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