Production Manager

CCR Recruitment; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CCR Recruitment is assisting a well-established manufacturing client in Erith to recruit a Production Manager / Factory Manager. You will lead the production team, drive efficiency, maintain quality and ensure safe operations.

You'll take ownership of daily operations, meet production targets, manage stock and suppliers, organise maintenance and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Production Manager / Factory Manager / Manufacturing Manager.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, joinery or production environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Experience managing stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Solid understanding of health & safety legislation and factory compliance.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage the factory team on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure production schedules are met and customer delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate daily deliveries and dispatch of materials.
• Oversee goods-in and check deliveries against POs.
• Manage stock levels and liaise with suppliers.
• Purchase production materials and chase back orders.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout manufacturing.
• Organise machine servicing and coordinate engineer call-outs.
• Ensure machinery is maintained and running efficiently.
• Review weekly maintenance inspections and actions.
• Promote housekeeping standards.
• Manage factory training matrix and risk assessments.
• Organise statutory compliance including PAT, Fire Extinguisher servicing, LEV and forklift checks.
• Monitor forklift gas and replenish as needed.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and MOT.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Stock control

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Multitasking

Supplier relationships

Job description

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Erith, is looking to recruit an experienced Production Manager / Factory Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of their busy production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands-on manager who can lead a production team, drive operational efficiency, maintain high quality standards and ensure the factory operates safely and effectively.

As Production Manager, you will take ownership of the factory's daily operations, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

What will you be doing?

• Lead, motivate and manage the factory team on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure production schedules are met and customer delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate daily deliveries, ensuring all required materials, including closers, packers and architraves, are dispatched accurately.
• Oversee goods-in, checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Manage stock levels, including ironmongery inventory, and maintain accurate records.
• Purchase production materials and liaise with suppliers to ensure stock availability.
• Chase supplier back orders to minimise production delays.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Organise planned machine servicing and coordinate engineer call-outs for breakdowns.
• Ensure machinery is maintained, cleaned and operating efficiently.
• Review weekly machine maintenance inspections completed by operatives and ensure any corrective actions are completed.
• Promote excellent housekeeping standards throughout the factory.
• Manage and maintain the factory training matrix.
• Carry out and review risk assessments, ensuring all actions are completed.
• Organise statutory compliance requirements including:
• PAT Testing
• Fire Extinguisher Servicing
• LEV Testing
• Forklift Servicing & LOLER Certification
• Arrange skip collections and dust extraction clearance when required.
• Monitor forklift gas supplies and organise replenishment.
• Oversee the maintenance, servicing, repairs and MOT of the company delivery vehicle.
Manage end-of-day factory shutdown procedures.

About You

• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Factory Manager or Manufacturing Manager.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, joinery or production environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Experience managing stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• A solid understanding of health & safety legislation and factory compliance.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business
• A varied leadership role with real autonomy and responsibility
• Supportive working environment with long-term career prospects