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Job Description
Production Manager Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne at Stannah Rail Manufacturing - Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join Stannah Stairlift Manufacturing Site based at our Newburn site, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This role will involve leading all manufacturing activities across the rail production operation, ensuring world-class standards in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People Development are achieved. You will provide both strategic and operational leadership, driving continuous improvement initiatives while developing a high-performing and engaged workforce.

As the Production Manager, you will work full-time hours Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45, Friday 08:00 to 13:00 with flexibility required to support business and plant needs.

This role is a permanent contract offering a great opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced production environment, leading large teams and driving operational excellence.

To be successful as the Production Manager, it is essential that you have previous experience in a manufacturing leadership role, managing multiple production teams within a fast-paced environment. Experience in bespoke manufacturing, automotive, heavy engineering, or industrial manufacturing environments would be desirable.

Production Manager Responsibilities:

Champion a Safety First culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards.

Lead day-to-day production operations to achieve customer demand, OTIF, productivity and efficiency targets.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance operational performance.

Develop, coach and lead production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous learning.

Manage quality performance, budgets, resources and cross-functional relationships to support business objectives.

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Qualifications
Production Manager Requirements:

Significant experience in a manufacturing leadership role with responsibility for multiple production teams.

Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills with a proven track record of delivering operational improvements.

Excellent understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, performance management and continuous improvement methodologies.

Level 5 qualification in Management/Leadership, IOSH Managing Safely and experience of Six Sigma/RCCA methodologies.

Additional Information
If you have previous experience working as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Operations Manager or in a similar leadership role and are looking for a Production Manager job in Newcastle Upon Tyne, please click the "Apply Now" button or contact us for further information.

Benefits Include:

Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis

Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave

Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice

SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more

Life Assurance Scheme

Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit

Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more

Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Free parking

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Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.

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