- Posted 13 June 2025
- Salary £40000 - £55000 per annum
- LocationSandbach
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineGeneral Manufacturing
- Reference166792_1749822127
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Production Manager
Job description
Role: Production Manager
Salary: Up to £55k DOE
Shifts: Monday - Friday Days (Occasionally working 6-2 / 2-10 when needed)
We're looking for a Production Manager to work alongside the Manufacturing Manager in overseeing the daily operations of a busy production facility. With approximately 100 employees and six Team Leaders reporting directly into this role, you'll be a key player in achieving operational excellence across areas such as welding, machining, pressing, robotic welding, and painting.
The role:
- Lead and support Team Leaders and production teams (100+ employees)
- Create and manage production plans to achieve >98% on-time delivery
- Drive performance in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP)
- Oversee the launch of new products and continuous improvement activities
- Ensure standards are met, including IATF 16949 and ISO 45001
- Develop team leaders to run day-to-day operations independently
- Support systems such as ERP, QMS, and Pirana
- Act as site lead when the Manufacturing Manager is away
Ideal candidate:
- Proven experience in production or operations management in automotive or manufacturing would be desirable
- Strong people leadership skills
- Experience with shift-based teams, but working on a day shift
- Skilled in lean tools, problem solving (8D), and visual management
- Confident communicator with strong planning and organisational skills
- Proactive and always looking for ways to improve
You can get up to £2000 New Employee bonus within your 1st year of working for this business
