Production Manager

Title:

Production Manager

Location:

Ruddington Salary: 55,000 – 67,800 per annum Benefits:
Car Allowance, Company Pension, Modern Manufacturing Facility, On-Site Gym, Discounted Staff Canteen, Company Events & Socials An exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance engineered components. With over 15 manufacturing sites worldwide and annual revenues exceeding 400 million, the business supplies precision-engineered products into the aerospace, defence, semiconductor, energy and industrial sectors

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing production operations within a high-precision machining environment. You’ll lead skilled manufacturing teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimise machining processes, and ensure the delivery of complex projects

Production Manager Responsibilities:

Lead and manage day-to-day workshop and production operations within a precision machining environment

Drive production performance, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are consistently achieved

Oversee CNC machining operations including milling, turning and multi-axis machining

Support new product introduction and process development from concept through to production

Develop machining strategies, tooling selection and fixture design to improve productivity and efficiency

Lead Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the production department

Manage production planning, resource allocation and operational performance

Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain to deliver business objectives

Lead, coach and develop production teams, creating a positive and high-performing culture

Production Manager

Experience:

Previous experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Workshop Manager role within precision engineering

Strong background in CNC machining with hands-on knowledge of milling, turning and multi-axis machining

Excellent understanding of tooling, fixture design, machining strategies and process optimisation

Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and production process development

Proven people management experience with the ability to motivate, develop and lead high-performing teams

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies

Green Belt or Lean Leader certification would be advantageous

For more information on the Production Manager position, contact Ewan at Stirling Warrington INDOTH