Production Manager

Our client is a growing and technically advanced manufacturing business and is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations across a complex assembly and manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a business entering a significant growth phase. You'll play a key role in shaping production processes, improving operational performance and building a manufacturing function capable of supporting future expansion.

The role would suit someone from a manufacturing, assembly or advanced engineering environment who enjoys balancing operational delivery with continuous improvement and team development.

• Manage daily production activities
• Create and adapt production schedules
• Lead and develop production teams
• Implement KPIs and operational metrics
• Improve productivity, workflow and manufacturing efficiency
• Support inventory and material availability
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain and quality teams
• Drive continuous improvement activities across the shop floor
• Support production readiness for new products and engineering changes

• Experience within a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Assembly Manager role
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning
• Experience leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• KPI management and operational reporting experience
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable operating within evolving and changing environments

• Advanced manufacturing, automotive, defence, aerospace or electro-mechanical assembly experience
• Experience within scaling manufacturing operations
• Lean manufacturing exposure
• ERP/MRP system knowledge

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation where you can genuinely influence processes, systems, culture and future operational performance.