Production Manager

Newbury Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
A Production Manager is sought to lead and develop manufacturing operations within a fast-paced engineering environment. The role focuses on improving output, quality, and efficiency while driving team performance and supporting business growth. The successful candidate ensures smooth daily operations and plays a key role in scaling production capability.
  • Join a growing business investing heavily in production capability
  • Lead a team and shape how production scales and improves

About Our Client

Production Manager, Newbury:

The client is a forward-thinking and rapidly growing advanced manufacturing organisation specialising in complex, high-performance engineered products. Operating in a technically demanding environment, they are investing heavily in growth and production capability, offering a strong platform for career development within a collaborative and innovative culture.

Job Description

  • Production Manager, Newbury:
  • Lead a growing production operation during a period of rapid scale-up
  • Lead the doubling of production levels this year, setting up production lines for two new products
  • You will be measured on facilities planning, productivity and efficient reporting
  • Manage day-to-day manufacturing activities to meet output targets
  • Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and quality standards
  • Develop and implement production plans in line with business demand
  • Lead, coach, and develop shopfloor teams to maximise performance
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements
  • Work closely with engineering and project teams on new product introduction
  • Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives



The Successful Applicant

  • Production Manager, Newbury:
  • Proven leader who can drive performance in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to double production levels this year, setting up production lines for two new products
  • Experience in a Production Manager role within manufacturing
  • Good knowledge of small batch and large volume production
  • Strong background in improving processes and driving efficiency
  • Experience working with both low and higher volume production
  • Ability to lead, engage, and develop multi-skilled teams
  • Confident working cross-functionally with engineering and operations
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality standards
  • Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills



What's on Offer

Salary £60,000 - £70,000 plus good package and opportunity to:

  • Lead a production operation through a genuine scale-up phase, building structure, shaping a team, and taking full ownership of how manufacturing evolves as output rapidly increases.
  • A rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where your impact is visible, your ideas are implemented, and you play a key part in transforming a growing manufacturing business into a high-performing production function.
Contact
Mark Norrish
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7048049
Phone number
+44 118 955 9046

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Newbury
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Norrish
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9046
Job reference
JN-062026-7048049