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Production Manager sought by a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide.

They are looking for a commercially astute, practical Production Manager to lead their 11,000 sq. ft production plant near Heathrow, across sales administration, finance, supervision and shop-floor assembly.

The Role:

In this hands-on Production Manager role, you will create a safe, efficient and customer-focused operation, while improving delivery performance, quality, stock accuracy and site profitability.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• - Site leadership and employee management
• - Creating a positive culture that fosters accountability, where everyone is clear on their responsibilities and duties are delegated appropriately, with all clear on the required KPIs
• - Production planning and delivery, ensuring the site is able to maintain the required level of productivity in a safe and efficient manner
• - Quality, safety and stock control
• - Commercial and financial management, you will oversee the management of stock, purchase orders, providing clear product and account profitability reports
• - Actively participating in Finance and Production meetings

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys running a business locally and operationally, from order through to dispatch.

Your skills & experience as Production Manager:

• - An experienced Site, Production or Operations Manager who has previously run, or played a substantial role in running, a small-to-medium manufacturing, assembly or bespoke-build operation
• - Proven experience managing a production or operational site from order intake through to delivery
• - Experience leading multi-functional teams, including shop-floor colleagues and office-based support functions
• - Strong knowledge of production planning, lead-time management, stock control, purchasing and quality assurance
• - Experience in made-to-order, bespoke, joinery, furniture, interiors, fit-out, light manufacturing or assembly - or a related environment
• - Commercial awareness and confidence working with costs, invoicing, budgets and P&L measures
• - A hands-on, organised approach with confidence to make decisions and resolve issues quickly
• - Clear communication skills and credibility with colleagues, suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
• - A continuous-improvement mindset and good understanding of health and safety responsibilities

- £40,000 - £50,000 salary depending on experience

- Monday to Friday

- 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years' service

- Time off in lieu

- Free flu jabs

- Annual Occupational Health screenings

- Option to buy and sell holiday

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Long service awards

- Company rewards platform

- Employee assistance programme

- Internal training academy

- Access to external training and supported education

- Social culture and events

Production Manager

Hounslow, London (near Heathrow)

£40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + benefits

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