Lean Production Leader — Global Assembly & Safety

TLD; Kempston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TLD is seeking a Production Manager for the Powervamp site in Kempston. Reporting to the COO, you will lead production, Methods and Production Planning, ensuring safety, quality, cost and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and HR, develop skills, optimise processes and secure resources to meet site objectives in a growing international group.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in production/operations management in an industrial environment.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience with ERP/production planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, Methods and Production Planning teams to deliver on time, in full and to quality.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Define and monitor KPIs (safety, quality, productivity, lead time, costs) and implement action plans.
• Manage continuous improvement initiatives (5S, standard work, flow optimization).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing and HR.
• Oversee budget, investments and capacity planning to meet site objectives.
• Coordinate with other Group sites to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Production planning

KPI management

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

TLD is seeking a Production Manager for the Powervamp site in Kempston. Reporting to the COO, you will lead production, Methods and Production Planning, ensuring safety, quality, cost and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and HR, develop skills, optimise processes and secure resources to meet site objectives in a growing international group.