High-Pressure Air Compressor Production Manager

Ingersoll Rand Compressor Systems & Services; Redditch; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

7% Employer Pension Contribution

Health Plan/Medical Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit 4 x salary

Cycle scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Employee share scheme (10% of salary)

Costco Gold membership

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced parental policies

Descripción de la vacante

Gardner Denver, located in Redditch, is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead a team of operatives at our factory. You will oversee daily production activities, ensure quality standards, and drive operational efficiency in the manufacture of large air compressors.

The role requires proven managerial experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and clear communication. You will work on site at Redditch and collaborate with HR and support teams to improve processes.

Formación

• Proven experience in a managerial/supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly and production processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• IT literate (MS Office, ERP systems)

Responsabilidades

• Plan and coordinate production activities to meet output/quality targets.
• Monitor and drive KPI performance (e.g., efficiency, scrap rates, downtime).
• Ensure correct skill level of their factory, using skills matrix to identify gaps and organise training to support.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage staffing levels, shift cover, and absence (including return to works and absence reviews)
• Liaise with HR to lead disciplinary/investigation meetings
• Conduct performance reviews and support development of Team Leaders.
• Liaise with support functions to drive improvement (e.g., ManEng, EHS, Quality, HR).
• Ensure compliance against company policy and procedure.

Conocimientos

Managerial experience

Mechanical assembly understanding

Leadership

IT literacy

Herramientas

MS Office

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Gardner Denver, located in Redditch, is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead a team of operatives at our factory. You will oversee daily production activities, ensure quality standards, and drive operational efficiency in the manufacture of large air compressors.

The role requires proven managerial experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and clear communication. You will work on site at Redditch and collaborate with HR and support teams to improve processes.