Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of production targets.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day production activities, leading production teams, and driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for delivering high levels of productivity, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be a strong people manager with a passion for operational excellence and proven experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

1. Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets.
2. Ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
3. Monitor production performance and implement improvements where necessary.
4. Manage labour, equipment, and materials to maximise productivity and efficiency.
5. Ensure production schedules are achieved and customer delivery requirements are met.
6. Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and operators.
7. Foster a positive, high-performance culture built on accountability and teamwork.
8. Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training and development needs.
9. Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
10. Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
11. Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
12. Reduce downtime, waste, and operational costs.
13. Support the implementation of new processes, equipment, and technologies
14. Monitor and report on key production KPIs including output, efficiency, quality, downtime, and labour utilisation.
15. Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
16. Contribute to operational planning and business improvement projects.