Luxury Production Leader: Craft & Continuous Improvement

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is seeking a Production Manager to lead a premium handmade manufacturing operation in the UK. You will drive Lean initiatives, oversee planning, and ensure craftsmanship and quality across all products.

The role requires an experienced operations leader with a strong track record in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and people management within a luxury brand context.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Manufacturing/Engineering or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing qualification desirable (Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma, CI).
• Health & Safety qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production to deliver output, quality, service and cost targets.
• Develop and execute production plans aligning capacity with demand.
• Ensure products meet luxury craftsmanship and quality standards.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to optimise performance.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Commercial teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

People Leadership

Production Planning

SAP

Quality Management

Health & Safety

Operational Excellence

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

HND or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

DK Recruitment is seeking a Production Manager to lead a premium handmade manufacturing operation in the UK. You will drive Lean initiatives, oversee planning, and ensure craftsmanship and quality across all products.

The role requires an experienced operations leader with a strong track record in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and people management within a luxury brand context.