Hands-On Production Manager — Lean Improvements | Bournemouth

Team Jobs -Industrial; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamJobs -Industrial is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their Bournemouth site on a 3-month contract. The role is full-time and site-based, with an immediate start. You will lead production operations across three product lines, coach Supervisors, and drive Lean improvements on the shop floor.

You will manage KPIs, planning, and cost control while ensuring safety and on-time delivery. This hands-on role requires strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, results-driven

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager.
• Background in electronics, engineering-led or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with production planning and KPIs.
• Hands-on, shop floor leadership and problem solving.
• Availability to start immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily production operations across three product lines.
• Leading, coaching and supporting Production Supervisors and their teams.
• Planning production schedules, resources and workloads to meet customer delivery targets.
• Improving production performance, reducing overdue orders and keeping operations running smoothly.
• Monitoring KPIs, quality, productivity, costs and stock levels.
• Identifying bottlenecks, reducing waste, scrap and rework.
• Investigating quality issues and implementing long-term improvements.
• Driving Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across the shop floor.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

TeamJobs -Industrial is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join their Bournemouth site on a 3-month contract. The role is full-time and site-based, with an immediate start. You will lead production operations across three product lines, coach Supervisors, and drive Lean improvements on the shop floor.

You will manage KPIs, planning, and cost control while ensuring safety and on-time delivery. This hands-on role requires strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, results-driven