At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Company: Dynamic company in Cardiff with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 26 days leave, free family transport, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and make an impact from day one.
- Why this job: Shape the future of production while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in production management and leadership qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36400 £ per year.
Overview
Salary: £77,000
Location: Cardiff area (commutable from Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Chepstow, Newport, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cwmbran, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Abergavenny, Pontypool)
Benefits:
- 26 Days + Bank Holidays
- Pension
- Free access to public transport for family
- Death in service
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Flu Jab scheme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
- Early finish on Friday
Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will keep a high-performing production function running smoothly. With a competitive salary up to £77k and excellent benefits including free family travel, generous annual leave, and comprehensive wellbeing support, this is an opportunity that truly values its people. You’ll enjoy structured hours, great work-life balance, and the chance to shape long-term strategic future. This role offers stability, variety, and real influence. Join a team entering an exciting phase of growth and make your mark from day one.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all production activities, ensuring delivery meets safety, quality, cost, and schedule expectations across maintenance and refurbishment operations.
- Oversee day-to-day production and short-term planning, adapting workflows to meet changing customer and technical requirements.
- Develop and implement production strategies, policies, and performance standards aligned with wider business objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
- Manage budgets, optimise resources, and ensure cost control while delivering value for the business.
- Set, monitor, and report on KPIs to maintain strong governance, performance tracking, and delivery assurance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop production teams to build capability and promote a high-performance, continuous improvement culture.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a production or operations management role.
- Experience of working in rolling stock or traction sector.
- Leadership qualifications and management experience.
- NEBOSH General.
Please note: as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.
Head of Production employer: Computerworld Personnel Ltd
As the Head of Production in Cardiff, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including free family travel and enhanced parental leave, and a commitment to work-life balance, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a thriving environment. Embrace the chance to influence strategic direction while enjoying a supportive culture that values your contributions.
Contact Details:
Computerworld Personnel Ltd Recruitment Team
