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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 high-tech, advanced automotive engineering organisation 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

The Production Manager is responsible for complex, high precision manufacturing operations, taking full ownership of performance across machining, specialist processes and sub-assembly. The role will be tasked with developing production methodologies to challenge efficiencies and push commercial viability.

  • 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 efficiency.
  • 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 advanced manufacturing.
  • Proven expertise in managing production processes and teams.
  • Experience with small batch, bespoke and prototype manufacturing.
  • Strong technical understanding of CNC 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