Onsite Lean Production Leader – KPI‑Driven Ops Manager

Hillarys Blinds Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hillarys Blinds Limited is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead our Colwick site in Nottingham. You will translate business objectives into practical, output-driven production plans, optimise labour and materials, and drive Lean initiatives to improve productivity, quality, delivery and cost.

You will lead daily operations, coach section leaders, manage budgets, ensure Health & Safety and maintain visual KPI controls, delivering sustained performance improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role with direct accountability for KPI delivery.
• Strong practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including waste elimination and root cause problem solving.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering continuous improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Ability to translate high-level business targets into actionable shopfloor plans.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for manufacturing performance, delivering against KPIs including output, productivity, quality, delivery (OTIF), and cost
• Lead daily operations, embedding structured Tiered Daily Management (HDMS) to monitor performance, drive escalation, and maintain visual KPI control
• Translate demand forecasts into efficient, output-based production plans using standard cycle times and capacity data
• Optimise labour utilisation and manage departmental budgets to maximise efficiency and minimise waste
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles including standard work, line balancing, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
• Own and deliver continuous improvement and DREAM initiatives with clear KPI impact and sustainable outcomes
• Identify constraints, resolve operational challenges, and continuously improve throughput and process flow
• Lead, coach, and develop Section Leaders and teams to take ownership of KPIs and apply structured problem-solving techniques
• Ensure high standards of product quality through robust quality control and ongoing improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders
• Ensure equipment availability through effective maintenance planning and escalation
• Champion a strong Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance at all times

Skills

Lean manufacturing

KPI delivery

Structured problem solving

Team leadership

Change management

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Hillarys Blinds Limited is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead our Colwick site in Nottingham. You will translate business objectives into practical, output-driven production plans, optimise labour and materials, and drive Lean initiatives to improve productivity, quality, delivery and cost.

You will lead daily operations, coach section leaders, manage budgets, ensure Health & Safety and maintain visual KPI controls, delivering sustained performance improvements in a fast-paced