At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production teams and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic aerospace environment.
- Company: Respected aerospace engineering business with a supportive leadership team.
- Benefits: Up to £55,000 salary, early finishes on Fridays, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture where your improvement ideas are valued.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace manufacturing while promoting safety and quality.
- Qualifications: Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England (L3)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm
Job Overview
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Production Manager with previous experience in aerospace, precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environments. As the Production Manager you will oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer delivery expectations are consistently achieved. The role involves leading skilled production teams, improving operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site. The successful candidate will work closely with Quality, Engineering and Planning teams to maintain robust process control, support lean manufacturing activities and promote a positive safety‑first culture throughout the organisation.
Duties
- Leading Production Teams: Managing and supporting production staff to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives
- Maintaining Compliance: Ensuring adherence to aerospace standards, customer requirements and internal manufacturing procedures
- Driving Continuous Improvement: Supporting lean manufacturing, workflow optimisation, waste reduction and operational efficiency initiatives
- Monitoring Performance: Tracking production output and providing regular operational updates to senior leadership teams
- Resolving Production Issues: Working closely with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain process control and address manufacturing challenges
- Managing Resources: Supporting effective production planning, staffing and resource allocation across manufacturing operations
- Promoting Safety Standards: Encouraging a positive, accountable and safety‑first culture throughout the production environment
- Supporting Employee Development: Assisting with employee training, development and performance management activities
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager or Senior Supervisor within aerospace, precision engineering or regulated manufacturing
- Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP or similar regulated industry standards
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, 5S methodologies and continuous improvement practices
- Strong people management and team leadership capabilities within fast‑paced manufacturing environments
- Proven experience delivering process improvements and operational performance enhancements
- A practical and solutions‑focused approach to resolving production challenges
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across all organisational levels
- A strong commitment to health and safety, quality assurance and operational excellence
- Surface treatments experience would be advantageous
Benefits
- Early finish every Friday
- Life Assurance
- Free onsite parking
- Stable long‑term opportunity within a respected aerospace engineering business
- Supportive leadership team with opportunities to influence positive change
- Career development opportunities within a wider engineering group
- Collaborative working environment where improvement ideas are encouraged
How to Apply
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
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