Are you a dynamic and driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role and make a significant impact on a growing business. Key Responsibilities: Plan, organise, and optimise operational resources to fulfil customer orders effectively. Stabilise and manage teams across picking, packing, assembly, finishing, and manufacturing to consistently meet KPIs. Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance standards to ensure exceptional product and service quality. Drive process improvements to enhance manufacturing capacity, enabling the insourcing of 20% of production activities. Oversee operational activities, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Lead, mentor, and develop staff to maintain a motivated and high-performing team. What You’ll Be Doing: Implement production systems and best practices to improve planning, scheduling, and resource utilisation. Introduce and maintain industry-leading manufacturing processes across all operations. Create and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring compliance and team wellbeing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning, processes, and customer satisfaction. Manage budgets, control costs, and schedule activities to achieve quality assurance and on-time delivery targets. Requirements What We’re Looking For: Exceptional leadership and emotional intelligence, with a track record of driving change and developing teams. Happy to spend more time leading and influencing on the shop floor Strong understanding of production processes and quality management systems, particularly in metal manufacturing or engineering. Formal production management qualifications or equivalent technical training are essential. Proficiency in relevant software tools such as MES, MPS, and MRP. A rigorous, detail-oriented approach with a focus on customer satisfaction. Demonstrates resilience, a problem-solving mindset, and a collaborative team-first attitude. KPIs for Success: On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery. Parts Per Million (PPM) quality standards. Productivity metrics (e.g., parts per manufacturing hour). Benefits Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and lead transformative change in a fast-paced production environment. If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity. IND25