Production Manager

W Talent are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing UK manufacturer specialising in the production of fire-rated entrance doors supplied into the social housing, residential, healthcare, education and commercial sectors.

Following significant growth and continued investment, the business is entering a transformative phase, including a move into a larger manufacturing facility and ambitious plans to increase production output substantially over the coming years. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a fast-paced, bespoke manufacturing environment where quality, customer satisfaction and operational excellence are central to success.

The business currently operates a 24-hour production facility, manufacturing bespoke products to short lead times, with a strong focus on improving efficiency, standardising processes and building a high-performance culture.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Production Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations across a multi-shift production environment, ensuring production targets, quality standards, customer delivery expectations and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.

You will play a key role in preparing the operation for future growth, supporting process improvements, embedding standard operating procedures and developing a collaborative, accountable culture across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage production operations across a 24-hour manufacturing facility
Manage and develop production teams, including shift leadership, to create a high-performing and engaged workforce
Monitor and drive improvements in OTIF, quality, output and OEE
Standardise production processes and implement robust SOPs
Identify and deliver opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination and process optimisation
Support operational readiness for a new manufacturing facility transition, including people, process and equipment improvements
Work collaboratively with internal departments to improve customer satisfaction and operational performance
Ensure production schedules are achieved within a bespoke, fast-moving manufacturing environment
Promote high standards of health & safety, quality and operational discipline throughout production
Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing activitiesKey Skills

Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role
Strong people leadership and team development experience
Success improving quality, OTIF, cost and operational performance
Experience working within a multi-shift manufacturing environment
Good understanding of CNC machinery and manufacturing processes
Experience implementing process improvements and operational standards
Able to operate effectively within a fast-paced growth environment
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban or waste reduction methodologies
Six Sigma experience (formal qualification not essential)
Experience standardising manufacturing processes and implementing SOPs
MRP / production planning systems knowledgeSalary & Benefits

Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
10% discretionary bonus
Pension scheme
28 days holiday - uncapped
Free lunch provided
Excellent long-term career opportunity within a growing manufacturing business
Opportunity to influence operational performance during a period of significant expansion and cultural transformationIf you are an engaging and improvement-focused Production Manager looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing environment, we would welcome your application