Production Manager M/F/D in Kempston

THE ROLE :

As part of the evolution of our organisation, we are looking for a Production Manager to join our TLD Powervamp site based in Kempston.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the site management team, you lead all production activities as well as the Methods (Manufacturing Engineering) and Production Planning departments, and are accountable for the safety, quality, cost and delivery performance of the plant. You contribute to the site's strategic direction and play a key role in the continuous improvement of our industrial processes.

A true hands-on manager, you lead the production teams and their supervisors, together with the Methods and Production Planning teams, working closely with all departments of the site: Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, HR and After-Sales Service.

YOUR MISSIONS :

• Manage, support and develop the skills of the production team, including team leaders and supervisors.
• Ensure a safe working environment: drive the HSE culture on the shop floor and guarantee compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Plan, organise and monitor production activities to deliver equipment on time, in full and in line with quality requirements.
• Define and monitor production KPIs (safety, quality, productivity, lead time, costs) and implement the associated action plans.
• Manage the Methods department: define and optimise manufacturing processes, work standards, times and tooling, in support of production performance.
• Manage the Production Planning department: build and adjust the master production schedule, sequence workshop loads and secure on‑time delivery commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, standard work, problem solving, flow optimisation) to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage production capacity and resources: workload planning, staffing, skills matrix, training and versatility of the teams.
• Ensure product quality on the line, in coordination with the Quality department, and lead the resolution of production non-conformities.
• Manage the production budget, propose the necessary investments (equipment, tooling, layout) and ensure their implementation.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Purchasing to secure material availability and, where required, manage relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Act as a relay for the COO and contribute to site‑level projects, working with the other Group sites to share best practices.