Head of Production

Cardiff, CF11 — Salary: £77,000

• 26 days plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Free access to public transport for family
• Death in service
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu jab scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Early finish on Friday

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will keep a high‑performing production function running smoothly. With a competitive salary up to £77,000 and excellent benefits including free family travel, generous annual leave, and comprehensive wellbeing support, this is an opportunity that truly values its people. You'll enjoy structured hours, a great work‑life balance, and the chance to shape long‑term strategic future.

This role offers stability, variety, and real influence. Join a team entering an exciting phase of growth and make your mark from day one.

• Lead and manage all production activities, ensuring delivery meets safety, quality, cost, and schedule expectations across maintenance and refurbishment operations
• Oversee day‑to‑day production and short‑term planning, adapting workflows to meet changing customer and technical requirements
• Develop and implement production strategies, policies, and performance standards aligned with wider business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and performance
• Manage budgets, optimise resources, and ensure cost control while delivering value for the business
• Set, monitor, and report on KPIs to maintain strong governance, performance tracking, and delivery assurance
• Lead, mentor, and develop production teams to build capability and promote a high‑performance, continuous improvement culture

• Experience working in a production or operations management role
• Experience working in the rolling stock or traction sector
• Leadership qualifications and management experience
• NEBOSH General certification

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.