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