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Production Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 64,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Production Manager
Leeds – Neville Hill Depot
Typically, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (flexible start/finish)
£64,000 per annum
The Benefits:
Competitive basic salary
Bike2Work Scheme
Company Sick Pay
Flexible Working
Pension Contribution
Westfield Health Rewards
Life Assurance
Westfield Health membership
Maternity Leave
25 days holiday + Bank holidays
Paternity Leave
The Opportunity
CAF Rail Services, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of railway systems & vehicles is hiring a Production Manager for the Northern Rail Project at Neville Hill Depot. The Production Manager is responsible for Leading a high-performing team of 2 Team Leaders and 8 technicians, ensuring that all corrective and modification work is planned, prioritised, and executed efficiently and correctly keeping the fleet safe, reliable, and on schedule. With a focus on:
Effective Prioritisation – Not everything can be done at once. You’ll need to identify and focus on what’s contract – critical.
Customer Engagement – Build and sustain a strong on-site relationship with our key customer.
People Leadership – Support and stretch your team to unlock their full potential.
Key Deliverables in Year One include:
Fully grasp and translate a newly signed service contract (including all updated metrics) into actionable plans your team can execute.
Build technical credibility with the team—understand the job inside out so you’re a go-to leader.
Lead from the front: be visible on the floor, answer technical questions, and foster a solutions-first culture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning and prioritisation of all corrective repairs and modifications
Control and balance team workload to maximise efficiency and meet service demands
Provide ongoing technical support, working closely with team leaders and technicians
Collaborate with the Maintenance Engineer to schedule maintenance activities aligned with contract requirements
Release and manage Work Orders (WOs) in GMAO for fleet projects and campaigns
Develop structured plans for complex or high-impact activities with clear progress reporting
Monitor production workflows and pivot as needed to protect performance targets
Liaise directly with the on-site client and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment
Coach, mentor, and develop team members—bringing out untapped potential in a mostly strong, capable crew
Accurately maintain all relevant documentation in GMAO and other digital systems
The Candidate:
Strong technical background (minimum Level 3 or equivalent)
Proven leadership of teams (Team Leader or Manager)
Experience in production planning & scheduling
Proficient in MS Office & electronic records
Meticulous attention to detail
Desirable
Rail experience preferred, but exceptional transferable experience considered
Familiarity with corrective/modification workflows
Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities
Sound judgement and a calm, strategic mindset
Collaborative and people-focused leadership style
Why Join CAF Rail
You won’t be pigeonholed—this is a hands-on leadership role with real variety
Career progression is embedded in the culture; promoting from within whenever possible
Opportunity to influence a newly scoped contract
Leeds-based days role with flexibility and one home working day per week once settled
Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to continuous improvement
Likely job titles:
Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, Shift Manager, Fleet Manager
About Ford & Stanley Group:
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from the shop floor to the boardroom.
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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
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