Production Manager

Are you an experienced Production or Operations Manager looking to join a traditional and unique business where your skills and leadership will make a real difference?

Our client is a longstanding specialist in PU moulding, producing high-quality, custom components with all tooling and patterns made in-house, often bespoke for high end suppliers.

The successful candidate will lead a small, highly skilled team, overseeing intensive production processes, maintaining high standards, and ensuring the business continues to run efficiently. This is a hands‑on role for someone who thrives in a practical, close‑knit environment and enjoys mentoring a dedicated team.

Full‑Time Permanent

£35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

40 hours per week

Wymondham

• Manage and support a small production team, fostering a positive, traditional work culture
• Oversee multi‑step manufacturing processes for custom components
• Coordinate closely with the in‑house tooling team to ensure smooth production flows
• Monitor efficiency, staff utilisation, and production plans, reporting to the owners
• Implement process improvements and changes in a controlled, safe manner
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and best practices

• Proven experience in manufacturing management, ideally within niche or complex processes
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills, able to motivate and support a long‑standing workforce
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience introducing process improvements successfully
• Solid understanding of H&S and workplace safety

This is a rare opportunity to join a business that values tradition, quality, and its people. If you are a practical, organised leader who enjoys working in a hands‑on environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.