Production Manager

Scope of the Role The Production Manager is accountable for: Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Ensuring best practices are embedded in all manufacturing processes relating to Safety, Quality and Productivity.Supporting manufacturing operations across Fabrications, Assembly, and Paint departments to meet On Time In Full Error Free production.Delivering Manufacturing KPIs, including throughput, quality, HR, and Health and Safety compliance.Driving employee engagement, workforce development, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Overseeing equipment and manufacturing process improvements.Ownership of the Manufacturing performanceAccountable for the Manufacturing performance against Business Targets.Primary Objectives Help carry out recruitment activities.Direct and oversee operational production teams.Help establish and monitor KPIs and improve where necessary.Ensure team motivation and facilitate structured development of all employees via performance management activities, to ensure delivery of KPIs and other strategic objectives.Help devise and revise daily Production Plans.Allocate appropriate resources in order to achieve daily Production Plans.Help ensure all products are manufactured to a high standard, whilst improving efficiencies.Collaborate directly with supply chain, production planning and stores colleagues to optimise Production Schedule attainment and achieve customer satisfaction.Facilitate daily production meetings, setting targets and ensuring people are held accountable for communication updates and allocated actions.Generate continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of Production.Ensure effective collaboration with the Sales, Drawing and Quality Departments to ensure effective production planning.Implement and adhere to all statutory health and safety-related compliance requirements.Assist the HSQE Manager in the management of the departmental Quality Assurance system - ISO 9001.Collect and analyse production and process data and its effective use in order to achieve KPIs and other objectives.Effectively communicate results and Action Plans to all employees and the Senior Management Team.Attend and contribute to all relevant meetings.Collaborate directly with Human Resources to manage absence, manage performance, discipline, and ensure suitable resolution for employee issues or concerns.Help initiate cost saving measures relating to all aspects of the business.Secondary Objectives Support cross-functional collaboration to improve overall operational effectiveness.Assist in developing long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with company growth objectives.Enhance communication channels between production, quality, and supply chain teams.Promote sustainability initiatives within manufacturing operations.Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for Role Good standard of Maths and English.Ideally a relevant management qualification.At least 2 years experience in a management role within a similar setting.Ability to work in sometimes stressful, fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.Resilient.Evidence of continuous professional development.

Created: 2025-06-28