Deputy Production Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Improvement

CMD Recruitment; Devizes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Production Manager for an established manufacturing site in Devizes, Wiltshire. The role focuses on leading production teams, driving improvements, and ensuring targets are met in a busy plant environment.

You will oversee labour planning, coordinate with Planning, Quality and Maintenance, and develop training and succession plans to raise capability across the shift teams. A strong leadership track record in manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or production.
• Experience in production management or supervision.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and performance management.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, ERP systems and automotive quality standards.
• Manufacturing qualifications are desirable but not essential with proven leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production teams and ensure targets are achieved.
• Monitor performance and drive improvements in productivity, quality and delivery.
• Manage labour and resources to meet production demands.
• Work with Planning, Quality and Maintenance to resolve operational issues.
• Develop the Training School and support employee training and succession planning.
• Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders.
• Support performance management and employee development.
• Promote continuous improvement, Health & Safety and 5S standards.
• Deputise for the Production Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Performance management

Employee development

ERP systems

Engineering drawings

Automotive quality standards

Job description

CMD Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Production Manager for an established manufacturing site in Devizes, Wiltshire. The role focuses on leading production teams, driving improvements, and ensuring targets are met in a busy plant environment.

You will oversee labour planning, coordinate with Planning, Quality and Maintenance, and develop training and succession plans to raise capability across the shift teams. A strong leadership track record in manufacturing is essential.