Production Manager

About the Role

A South Wales SME manufacturer is investing in its shop floor and needs a hands‑on Production Manager to drive the next stage of growth. You will report into senior leadership and sit between the management team and the shop floor, with the autonomy to make decisions and the trust to act on them.

You will run production, leading a team of around 30 staff and a small team of supervisors. You will spend most of your week on the floor, lifting standards day to day.

• Plan, schedule, and balance workflow across multiple product lines.
• Drive output, OTIF, and right‑first‑time quality against ISO 9001.
• Coach supervisors so they can manage their teams with confidence.
• Lead practical improvement work using 5S, PDCA, and root cause analysis.
• Work closely with the senior team on technical decisions and product detail.
• Bring structure, discipline, and a positive culture to a tight‑knit team.

• Proven production leadership in an SME manufacturing environment.
• A genuinely hands‑on style, on the floor more than at a desk.
• Strong people skills, with a track record of building trust quickly and earning buy‑in.
• Exposure to lean tools, ISO 9001, and basic health and safety management.
• A practical continuous improvement mindset; you spot issues and fix them.

Competitive salary, full details on application.