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Production Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Production Manager

Location: Cheltenham
 Permanent Position
 Monday to Friday | 08:00 - 16:00
 Highly Competitive Salary

Lead Production. Drive Improvement. Make Things Happen.

If you're an experienced Manufacturing Operative or Production Manager who prefers being on the shop floor rather than behind a desk, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're recruiting for a growing specialist manufacturing business that has built its reputation on solving complex customer challenges, delivering bespoke solutions and consistently exceeding expectations.

Working across sectors including infrastructure, nuclear, engineering, aerospace and industrial manufacturing, the business supports projects for organisations, alongside major construction and infrastructure projects. 

As the company continues to expand, they're looking for an experienced Production Manager who can bring energy, accountability and strong leadership to their production operation.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the action. You'll work closely with Team Leaders and production staff, helping to improve productivity, increase efficiency and create a positive, high-performing culture where people feel motivated to succeed.

You'll be trusted to take ownership, identify opportunities for improvement and implement change that delivers measurable results.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for leading day-to-day production activities, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership position where visibility matters. You'll spend time on the shop floor supporting your teams, removing obstacles, solving problems and ensuring production targets are achieved.

Alongside managing production performance, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and, on occasion, accompany operational teams to customer sites to gain a better understanding of projects and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations across the manufacturing facility
Manage production schedules to ensure customer orders are delivered On Time In Full (OTIF)
Coach, develop and support Team Leaders and production staff
Monitor productivity, machine utilisation and downtime
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the operation
Identify bottlenecks and implement effective corrective actions
Manage labour, equipment and resources to maximise efficiency
Support quality compliance and ensure customer specifications are consistently achieved
Oversee stock allocation and material requirements planning
Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities clearly
Monitor and report against key production KPIs
Promote a strong health, safety and quality culture
Work alongside suppliers and internal stakeholders to support operational success
Develop training plans, succession planning and employee development programmes

Continuous Improvement Focus

A key part of the role will be identifying ways to improve performance across the production function. You'll be encouraged to challenge existing processes and drive meaningful change through initiatives such as:

Lean Manufacturing
5S
Visual Management
Standard Work
Kaizen
Waste Reduction
Root Cause AnalysisYou'll take ownership of performance across key metrics including:

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Labour Efficiency
OTIF Performance
Downtime
Waste Reduction
Scrap Levels
Quality Performance
Health & Safety Metrics

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with Production Managers who can demonstrate a track record of improving performance and influencing teams within a manufacturing environment.

You'll likely have:

Previous experience as a Production Manager within a manufacturing environment (desirable)
Strong knowledge and skillset within a manufacturing and production environment
A hands-on management style and visible leadership approach
Experience managing Team Leaders and production personnel
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Experience driving productivity and process improvements
Knowledge of production KPIs and performance management
Experience monitoring manufacturing equipment and production performance
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to improve the way things are done
The ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver results against deadlines
Evidence of successfully implementing positive change within previous roles
A full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager who wants more influence, greater visibility and the chance to leave a lasting mark on a growing operation.

You'll join a business that operates within some of the UK's most demanding industries, works on genuinely interesting projects and has ambitious plans for the future. Most importantly, you'll have the autonomy to make improvements, develop your team and directly influence operational success.

If you enjoy developing people, improving processes, leading from the front and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

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