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Production Manager​/Production Lead

Job in Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1, England, UK
Listing for: Rise Technical Recruitment
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-08
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 55000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: Production Manager / Production Lead

Production Manager / Production Lead

£40,000 - £55,000 + New Facility Launch + Genuine Progression & Development + Autonomy & Ownership + In-House Training + Profit Bonus + Production KPI Bonus

Commutable from:
Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Worcester, Ledbury, Abergavenny, Malvern, Monmouth, and surrounding areas

Are you from a manufacturing / production engineering background with leadership experience looking for a role where you can take real ownership, drive improvement and play a key part in launching a brand-new facility, with progression to take on further responsibility?

On offer is a long-term opportunity with a well-established specialist manufacturer, where you will be supported with structured in-house training and trusted with a varied remit spanning production leadership, process improvement and project work.

This business designs and manufactures specialist equipment. Due to continued growth and investment, they are opening a new manufacturing facility and are now looking to add an ambitious Production Manager to help set standards from day one and shape how production runs as the site scales.

In this role you will take ownership of day-to-day production, continuous improvement and compliance, alongside projects such as setting up and improving production lines. You will also play a key part in the supply chain side of the operation, working with suppliers to keep production flowing.

This role would suit a Production / Manufacturing Engineer, Production Supervisor or Production Manager, who has knowledge of the wider process such as supply chains, looking to step into a position offering autonomy, development and progression.

The Role:
  • Day-to-day running of production in a factory-based environment (Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm)
  • Process improvement and continuous improvement projects (including new production line set-up)
  • Driving production standards, compliance and relevant legislation
  • Supporting supply chain activity and supplier liaison to keep production running smoothly
The Person :
  • Background in manufacturing / production engineering (or similar)
  • Project / process improvement mindset (lean / CI exposure beneficial)
  • Knowledge of the wider process such as supply chain

Reference Number: BBBH
281974

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

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