£43,000 plus company bonus scheme
Surrey
Permanent
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of production operations within a growing UK business that plays a vital role in delivering life-safety equipment used in buildings across the country.
We're looking for a proactive and organised Production Manager who can lead from the front, inspire a team, and ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule.
The Role
As Production Manager, you'll take responsibility for organising and running production processes and facilities, ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll oversee production operatives and play a key role in maintaining operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and manage workshop throughput to meet delivery schedules
Communicate delays or issues proactively to customer services
Lead, review, and develop production operatives through regular performance management
Manage purchasing and storage of workshop consumables
Oversee the T&E process, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
Ensure all Health & Safety regulations and standards are consistently metWhat Success Looks Like
High-performing, well-utilised production team
Strong forward planning and consistent production quality
Clear and accurate communication between operations and customer services
On-time completion of all production aligned to dispatch demands
Clean, organised, and efficient workshop environmentWhy This Role Is Attractive
Join a growing UK manufacturing company
Work in a small, supportive team environment
Be part of producing life-safety equipment used in buildings nationwide
Excellent culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement
Competitive salary and strong benefits packageCompany Culture & Values
Culture is at the heart of this organisation. You'll be part of a supportive, positive environment where everyone contributes to shared success.
Core values include:
Get Stuff Done - Taking ownership and delivering results efficiently
Do What's Right - Prioritising safety, quality, and integrity
Keep Getting Better - Continuously improving processes, products, and ways of workingRequirements
About You
You're a confident leader with a strong background in manufacturing or workshop environments. You know how to get the best out of people while maintaining high standards and staying calm under pressure.
You will bring:
Proven experience leading teams
A qualification in manufacturing, assembly, or prefabrication
At least 3 years' experience in a manufacturing/workshop setting
Strong understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities
Experience with IT systems for job planning and stock control
Excellent organisation, planning, and communication skills
The ability to coach, train, and develop others
A proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented approachBenefits
£43,000 annual salary
Growth Bonus - share in the company's success
Free on-site parking
Free lunch provided daily
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
Your birthday off
Early finish every other Friday (2 hours earlier)If you're ready to step into a role where your leadership directly impacts performance, people, and delivery—this could be the perfect next move
Salary description
£40000.00 - £43000.00 per year