Lean Production Manager: Lead Improvement & Quality

Recruitment Direct; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Recruitment Direct is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead all production activities in south Herefordshire. You will optimise schedules, ensure quality and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement within a growing team.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, 3+ years of PM experience, and IOSH Managing Safely. Salary up to £58,000 with a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 schedule and 23 days leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or Manufacturing and/or equivalent experience (essential).
• 3+ years' experience as a Production Manager in manufacturing (essential).
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (essential).
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and 6S.
• A proven track record of achieving KPI targets.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or other ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Confidence handling employee relations and making sound operational decisions.
• A proactive, resilient and well-organised approach.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory references and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise production schedules, resources and capacity to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, plus ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Make sure quality systems are followed and products meet standards.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, putting corrective actions in place.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Recruit, develop, coach and carry out performance reviews for the production team.
• Apply HR policies, including training, performance and disciplinary matters.
• Present monthly reports on performance and improvement initiatives.
• This is not an exhaustive job description, and additional duties may be required.

Skills

KPI tracking

Communication

Employee relations

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering or Manufacturing degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Recruitment Direct is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead all production activities in south Herefordshire. You will optimise schedules, ensure quality and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement within a growing team.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, 3+ years of PM experience, and IOSH Managing Safely. Salary up to £58,000 with a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 schedule and 23 days leave plus bank holidays.