Production Manager – Haywards Heath, West Sussex – up to 75,000
We’re recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of a globally respected manufacturing business based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. This is a senior, site based leadership role offering a salary of up to 75,000 for the right candidate.
This is not just a process role. Our client is looking for a Production Manager with genuine people skills. Someone who leads with presence, earns respect on the production floor, and knows how to get the best out of a team. It’s a great business with a positive culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.
What the Role Involves
- Leading Team Leaders and production staff across multiple production zones
- Driving output, quality, and OTIF performance through engaged, motivated teams
- Championing Lean and continuous improvement using VTPS methodology
- Collaborating with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR
- Managing budgets, labour costs, and KPIs with a hands‑on leadership style
- Maintaining compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 standards
What you’ll need
- 5+ years in a manufacturing or production leadership role
- A strong track record as a people manager. Coaching, developing, and motivating teams
- Experience managing Team Leaders in a multidisciplinary environment
- Lean manufacturing knowledge (Yellow Belt or equivalent a plus)
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, ideally SAP
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations (desirable, not essential)
Key Skills
- People leadership
- Lean / CI
- Production planning
- Team development
- SAP / ERP
- Budget management
- ISO 45001
- ISO 9001
- VTPS
If you’re an experienced Production Manager looking for a role where your leadership style is valued as much as your technical knowledge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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