Production Manager

Description Are you a dynamic and driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role and make a significant impact on a growing business. Key Responsibilities: * Plan, organise, and optimise operational resources to fulfil customer orders effectively. * Stabilise and manage teams across picking, packing, assembly, finishing, and manufacturing to consistently meet KPIs. * Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance standards to ensure exceptional product and service quality. * Drive process improvements to enhance manufacturing capacity, enabling the insourcing of 20% of production activities. * Oversee operational activities, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. * Lead, mentor, and develop staff to maintain a motivated and high-performing team. What You’ll Be Doing: * Implement production systems and best practices to improve planning, scheduling, and resource utilisation. * Introduce and maintain industry-leading manufacturing processes across all operations. * Create and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring compliance and team wellbeing. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning, processes, and customer satisfaction. * Manage budgets, control costs, and schedule activities to achieve quality assurance and on-time delivery targets. Requirements What We’re Looking For: * Exceptional leadership and emotional intelligence, with a track record of driving change and developing teams. * Happy to spend more time leading and influencing on the shop floor * Strong understanding of production processes and quality management systems, particularly in metal manufacturing or engineering. * Formal production management qualifications or equivalent technical training are essential. * Proficiency in relevant software tools such as MES, MPS, and MRP. * A rigorous, detail-oriented approach with a focus on customer satisfaction. * Demonstrates resilience, a problem-solving mindset, and a collaborative team-first attitude. KPIs for Success: * On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery. * Parts Per Million (PPM) quality standards. * Productivity metrics (e.g., parts per manufacturing hour). Benefits Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and lead transformative change in a fast-paced production environment. If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity