They are looking for a commercially astute, practical Production Manager to lead their 11,000 sq. ft production plant near Heathrow, across sales administration, finance, supervision and shop-floor assembly.
The Role:
In this hands-on Production Manager role, you will create a safe, efficient and customer-focused operation, while improving delivery performance, quality, stock accuracy and site profitability.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Site leadership and employee management
Creating a positive culture that fosters accountability, where everyone is clear on their responsibilities and duties are delegated appropriately, with all clear on the required KPIs
Production planning and delivery, ensuring the site is able to maintain the required level of productivity in a safe and efficient manner
Quality, safety and stock control
Commercial and financial management, you will oversee the management of stock, purchase orders, providing clear product and account profitability reports
Actively participating in Finance and Production meetingsThis is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys running a business locally and operationally, from order through to dispatch.
Your skills & experience as Production Manager:
An experienced Site, Production or Operations Manager who has previously run, or played a substantial role in running, a small-to-medium manufacturing, assembly or bespoke-build operation
Proven experience managing a production or operational site from order intake through to delivery
Experience leading multi-functional teams, including shop-floor colleagues and office-based support functions
Strong knowledge of production planning, lead-time management, stock control, purchasing and quality assurance
Experience in made-to-order, bespoke, joinery, furniture, interiors, fit-out, light manufacturing or assembly – or a related environment
Commercial awareness and confidence working with costs, invoicing, budgets and P&L measures
A hands-on, organised approach with confidence to make decisions and resolve issues quickly
Clear communication skills and credibility with colleagues, suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
A continuous-improvement mindset and good understanding of health and safety responsibilitiesBenefits:
£40,000 - £50,000 salary depending on experience
Monday to Friday
32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
Time off in lieu
Pension scheme
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing
Annual Occupational Health screenings
Option to buy and sell holiday
Cycle to Work scheme
Long service awards
Company rewards platform
Employee assistance programme
Internal training academy
Access to external training and supported education
Social culture and events
Production Manager
Hounslow, London (near Heathrow)
£40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + benefits
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year