Production Manager - Astrea

Are you an experienced Production Manager who thrives on improving processes, developing people, and delivering operational excellence?

We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operation in Stonehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic planning with day-to-day operational leadership, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You'll play a key role in driving productivity, improving manufacturing performance and creating a positive, engaged working environment for your team.

As Production Manager, you'll take ownership of our production operation, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and on schedule. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating the production team to deliver outstanding performance.
• Planning, coordinating and managing daily manufacturing activities.
• Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality and cost performance.
• Managing production resources, machinery and equipment to maximise uptime.
• Working closely with Engineering and other departments to achieve business objectives.
• Monitoring production performance, KPIs and operational standards.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and company procedures.
• Identifying risks and communicating operational issues to senior management.
• Coaching, developing and supporting team members to achieve their full potential.
• Managing day-to-day employee performance and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

We’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Significant experience managing manufacturing or production teams within an engineering environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Experience driving productivity and continuous improvement.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence working across multiple departments and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.

You'll be joining a business where your ideas and leadership will genuinely make a difference. We are committed to creating a safe, collaborative and high-performing environment where continuous improvement is encouraged and achievements are recognised.

This is an opportunity to influence how we manufacture, develop your team and play a key role in the continued success of our operation.

• Based full-time at our manufacturing facility in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.
• Engineering workshop and production environment.
• Regular interaction with CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or professional development.