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Production Manager

Northamptonshire Permanent £75,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
Lead and manage production operations, ensuring high performance whilst driving continuous improvement and maintaining adherence to industry regulations. Oversee and develop a diverse team whilst supporting the company's reputation for manufacturing excellence.
  • Exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing production operation
  • Work with the latest manufacturing technologies at the forefront of the industry

About Our Client

We are working with a leader in the automotive manufacturing industry with a long-standing reputation for global excellence known for its commitment to innovation and exceptional product quality. Technical excellence and continuous improvement are central to their success with a culture of ownership based on pushing the limits of performance.

Job Description

  • Deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective production methods, ensuring strong manufacturing standards are met.
  • Drive continuous improvement using lean tools, value engineering, and root‑cause analysis to enhance capability and eliminate waste.
  • Monitor performance data, analyse downtime trends, and implement corrective actions to maintain best‑in‑class reliability.
  • Maintain strict compliance with industry regulations, governing body requirements, and quality standards.
  • Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards across the department.
  • Manage, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational excellence and maintain high performance.
  • Build strong internal and external relationships to support manufacturing strategy and delivery.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Production Manager should have:

  • A strong background in manufacturing within automotive, aerospace or precision engineering.
  • Proven expertise in managing production processes and teams.
  • Strong technical understanding of machining and CAD methodology.
  • Exposure to operational excellence frameworks such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
  • Experience with process improvement and commercial viability.
  • Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and guide a team.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary between £75,000 and £90,000.
  • Performance-based bonus.
  • Strong pension scheme.
  • Comprehensive health coverage.
  • 35 days of holiday including bank holidays.
  • Based on-site out of Northamptonshire
Contact
Chris Middleton
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6950646
Phone number
+44 113 243 7733

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Northamptonshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Middleton
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7733
Job reference
JN-022026-6950646