Production Manager

IMT Resourcing Solutions; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Cheltenham seeks a dynamic Production Manager. The role involves managing production activities, leading a motivated team, and driving business development to enhance customer relations and operational success. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in engineering, great communication skills, and an ambition for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• High-energy leader with a proactive approach.
• Experience in sales or team management is desirable.
• Hands-on machine experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production activities and team leadership.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Drive business development and operational oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business Development

Team Management

Education

Background in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

Production Manager

Cheltenham - Permanent - Full-time - Mon-Thurs 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-13:00 - From GBP40,000 DOE

A specialist engineering services provider based in Cheltenham, delivering high-precision treatments to demanding industries, is looking for an ambitious Production Manager to lead the production team, drive growth with new and existing customers, and take an active role in shaping the future of the business.

The Role:

- Day-to-day management of production activities, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met

- Leading a small team, bringing motivation, structure and support to get the best out of people

- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, including occasional on-site visits to client facilities

- Driving business development efforts - identify new opportunities, develop sales strategies, and grow revenue

- Playing an active part in operational oversight

- Hands-on support when needed on the shop floor

- Supporting strategic business direction with potential to step into wider responsibilities across additional sites

- Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and team development

The Person:

- High-energy leader with a strong personality and a proactive, can-do approach

- Looking to progress into senior leadership - with the ambition to run a business

- Background in engineering or manufacturing - hands-on machine experience is desirable

- Confident communicator who can engage both internal teams and external customers

- Willingness to learn the business inside-out before challenging and improving established processes

- Experience with precision treatments such as peening - advantageous

- Previous experience in sales or team management - desirable

- Enjoys mentoring and helping others develop professionally

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of a dynamic engineering business, send your CV to or call George Jackson on / .

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