Production Manager

Futures is looking to appoint a Production Manager for our client, a growing manufacturing business that sits within furniture. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager who enjoys driving change, improving efficiency, and building high-performing teams. As Production Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the production department, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with senior management, you'll lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimise production processes, and create a culture focused on performance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop the production team to achieve operational targets. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes. Identify inefficiencies and implement practical process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality. Review and improve production workflows, layouts, and operating procedures. Monitor KPIs including productivity, quality, downtime, and labour efficiency. Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.

Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture throughout the operation. Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, planning, and warehouse teams to improve overall operational performance. Support the introduction of new equipment, systems, and manufacturing methods. Coach supervisors and team leaders to build capability and improve performance.

The Ideal Candidate Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Operations Manager within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience delivering process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives. A proactive approach and the confidence to challenge existing processes where improvements can be made. Strong leadership skills with experience managing production teams. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience using production KPIs to drive operational performance. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A practical, hands-on management style with the ability to engage people at all levels.