An established manufacturing business in Devon is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of its production function and support continued operational growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader with a strong background in manufacturing environments who enjoys driving performance, developing teams, and implementing operational improvements.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production activities run efficiently, safely, and in line with customer requirements, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate day-to-day production activities to achieve operational, quality, and delivery objectives.
* Create and maintain robust production schedules that align resources, capacity, and customer demand.
* Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance through process optimisation, waste reduction, and efficiency initiatives.
* Lead operational improvement and investment projects, including the delivery of capital expenditure programmes.
* Work closely with departments including Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure smooth and effective business operations.
* Develop, mentor, and support production teams, encouraging engagement, accountability, and high performance.
* Maintain compliance with all relevant health, safety, and quality standards.
* Review production KPIs and operational data to support informed decision-making and drive ongoing improvements.
* Promote best practice methodologies and continuous improvement techniques throughout the manufacturing environment.
Candidate Profile
* Previous experience in a Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager position within a manufacturing or engineering setting.
* Strong understanding of production planning, resource allocation, and capacity management.
* Demonstrable experience delivering operational improvement projects and managing organisational change.
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Experience managing significant capital investment or facility improvement projects.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
* Leadership training or professional qualifications such as CMI, ILM, or equivalent.
* Experience supporting skills development and cross-training initiatives across production teams.
Desirable
* Six Sigma certification or practical application of Lean/Six Sigma principles.
* Continuous Improvement qualification or related operational excellence training.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package. £50,000-£65,000 DOE
* Private healthcare provision.
* Company pension scheme.
* Mobile phone and IT equipment provided.
* Opportunity to join a progressive organisation committed to operational excellence and employee development
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year