Lean Production Manager – Growth & Operational Excellence

Owen Daniels; Saul; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Gloucester seeks an experienced Production Manager to guide assembly and manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, on‑time delivery to high standards. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead production teams, drive lean processes and improve performance across a fast-paced environment.

You will manage daily activities, coach team leaders, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, planning and quality to sustain growth and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing production or assembly teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Make‑to‑Order or Configure‑to‑Order environments.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily production activities and delivery performance.
• Leading, coaching and developing Team Leaders and Assembly Operatives.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health & safety and operational standards.
• Monitoring KPIs including productivity, on-time delivery, quality and efficiency.
• Working closely with Engineering, Planning, Quality and Warehouse teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Continuous Improvement

People Management

Leadership

ERP/MRP

Make-to-Order

Configure-to-Order

Quality & Safety

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Owen Daniels in Gloucester seeks an experienced Production Manager to guide assembly and manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, on‑time delivery to high standards. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead production teams, drive lean processes and improve performance across a fast-paced environment.

You will manage daily activities, coach team leaders, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, planning and quality to sustain growth and quality.