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Production Manager

Job in Northamptonshire, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listing for: Michael Page
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Northamptonshire

Lead and manage production operations, ensuring high performance whilst driving continuous improvement and maintaining adherence to industry regulations. Oversee and develop a diverse team whilst supporting the company's reputation for manufacturing excellence.

Client Details

We are working with a leader in the automotive manufacturing industry with a long-standing reputation for global excellence known for its commitment to innovation and exceptional product quality. Technical excellence and continuous improvement are central to their success with a culture of ownership based on pushing the limits of performance.

Description

Deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective production methods, ensuring strong manufacturing standards are met.
Drive continuous improvement using lean tools, value engineering, and root‑cause analysis to enhance capability and eliminate waste.
Monitor performance data, analyse downtime trends, and implement corrective actions to maintain best‑in‑class reliability.
Maintain strict compliance with industry regulations, governing body requirements, and quality standards.
Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards across the department.
Manage, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational excellence and maintain high performance.
Build strong internal and external relationships to support manufacturing strategy and delivery.

Profile

The successful Production Manager should have:

A strong background in manufacturing within automotive, aerospace or precision engineering.
Proven expertise in managing production processes and teams.
Strong technical understanding of machining and CAD methodology.
Exposure to operational excellence frameworks such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.

Experience with process improvement and commercial viability.
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and guide a team.

Job Offer

Competitive salary between £75,000 and £90,000.
10% performance-based bonus.
10% pension scheme.
Comprehensive health coverage.
Access to an EV scheme.
35 days of holiday including bank holidays.
Based on-site out of Northamptonshire
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