Job Description
Production Manager to lead site-wide manufacturing operations within a precision engineering environment, covering machining and assembly functions.
Client Details
My client is a well-established, engineering-led manufacturing business supplying high-performance components. The operation combines precision machining with structured assembly processes and places a strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and workforce capability.
Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all site production operations
Own production performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Translate site strategy into clear production plans and priorities
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and operators
Drive continuous improvement across machining efficiency, flow, labour utilisation, and assembly performance
Ensure all quality, process, and compliance standards are followed consistently
Partner closely with Engineering and Maintenance to support up time, process capability, and improvement projects
Identify and deliver cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities
Support capital investment and process optimisation initiatives
Build strong succession plans, training frameworks, and leadership capability within Operations
Profile
Ideal Candidate Profile
You'll be a confident production leader with a strong grounding in ideally machining and/or assembly environments, comfortable balancing hands-on operational leadership with strategic decision-making.
You'll bring:
Proven Production or Operations Management experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience delivering Lean / CI initiatives (5S, SMED, standard work, waste reduction)
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to engage and challenge teams
Solid commercial and financial awareness
Calm, structured problem-solving approach in fast-paced environments
Engineering or manufacturing-related qualifications preferred
Job Offer
Opportunity to influence site performance, culture, and capability
Competitive salary and benefits package
Long-term career development opportunities
