Lean Production Lead: 3D Printing & Automation

Photocentric Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site gym

Free EV charging on site

Contributory pension

Job summary

Photocentric Ltd, a fast-growing manufacturer in Peterborough, is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead production supervisors. You will ensure on-time, high-quality craft and 3D products and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will thrive on a shop-floor presence, have a proven change leadership record, and manage budgets, KPIs and data-driven reporting while shaping future automation and processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong track record leading change that delivers measurable results.
• Excellent knowledge of lean tools, quality systems and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan capacity and deliver to customer demand on time.
• Drive lean and continuous improvement to cut waste and speed up processes.
• Build a quality culture to exceed customer expectations.
• Lead on health and safety and maintain ISO/compliance standards.
• Set standards by reviewing SOPs and training records.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

People leadership

Budgeting & KPIs

HSE compliance

SOP development

Automation introduction

Data-driven decisions

Education

ILM or equivalent management qualification

Job description

Photocentric Ltd, a fast-growing manufacturer in Peterborough, is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead production supervisors. You will ensure on-time, high-quality craft and 3D products and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will thrive on a shop-floor presence, have a proven change leadership record, and manage budgets, KPIs and data-driven reporting while shaping future automation and processes.