Lead Production Manager — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Nicholas Associates Group; Dereham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group in Dereham is seeking a Production Manager to lead the day-to-day manufacturing operation, drive production performance and develop teams across the site. You will report to the COO and focus on people leadership, planning and continuous improvement to meet customer and business objectives.

The role requires proven experience in manufacturing management, Lean practices and KPI-driven delivery, with a proactive, hands-on leadership style and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing production operations and teams.
• Strong planning, scheduling and KPI-driven performance.
• Experience leading Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop production teams to meet safety, quality and delivery targets.
• Manage daily production activities and optimise resource utilisation to meet needs.
• Monitor operational performance via KPIs and take corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity, efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality and Sales to meet customer requirements and schedules.
• Control labour resources and departmental costs in line with budgets.
• Support recruitment, training and development of production staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Education

Relevant engineering/manufacturing/operations qualification

IOSH Managing Safely or similar health & safety qualification

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group in Dereham is seeking a Production Manager to lead the day-to-day manufacturing operation, drive production performance and develop teams across the site. You will report to the COO and focus on people leadership, planning and continuous improvement to meet customer and business objectives.

The role requires proven experience in manufacturing management, Lean practices and KPI-driven delivery, with a proactive, hands-on leadership style and a full UK driving licence.