Production Manager

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Corby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing facility in Rutland. The role includes leading production planning, managing shop floor teams, and ensuring successful product dispatch. Ideal candidates will have a background in machinery manufacturing and leadership experience. This role offers a clear path to a director-level position and competitive salary.

Benefits

Up to £55,000 basic salary

24 Days Holiday

Pension

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Production Manager in an engineered, industrial, or machinery manufacturing environment.
• Background in machinery or equipment production preferred in Automotive or Industrial sectors.
• Commercially minded with a focus on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful production and dispatch of products to customers.
• Oversee production planning and procurement.
• Manage production time sheets for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Machining

Fabrication

Welding

Coating/spraying

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to run our manufacturing facility in Rutland. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role covers engineering and assembly, including production planning. There is a genuine Director level career path for the right person. Leadership experience should cover machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and coating/spraying.

Location

Rutland

Commutable locations

Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Corby, Peterborough, Grantham, Stamford, Market Harborough, Leicester, Kettering, Market Deeping, Uppingham, Desborough, Raunds, Wellingborough, Rushden, Oadby, Wigston, Bourne

Salary and Benefits

• BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000 dependent on relevant experience
• No shifts: Monday - Friday
• 24 Days Holiday (rises with service) & 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Early Friday finish

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Manager with production experience in engineering, industrial, or machinery manufacturing environments. The role will involve low-volume production, including prototyping, with approximately 50% of machinery/equipment manufactured for stock and 50% bespoke or client-specific re-engineering. You will be responsible for production planning and will be supported by three shop floor Supervisors who oversee different areas. You will lead the weekly production meeting with Team Leaders and report to Managers and Senior Managers, including the Managing Director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful production and despatch of products to customers
• Oversee production planning and procurement to ensure materials are available when needed
• Review WIP and close WIP jobs fully upon completion
• Manage production time sheets to maintain accuracy
• Support Supervisors to resolve production issues and lead shop floor teams
• Develop and lead the production facility, applying continuous improvement with hands-on management where needed

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Production Manager, Controller, Coordinator, or similar in an engineered, industrial, or machinery manufacturing environment
• Background in machinery or equipment production; preference given to Automotive, Special Purpose Machinery, Vehicles, or Industrial sectors
• Commercially minded with a focus on customer needs and the impact of the production department on the business

Company

Part of a Global group that designs and manufactures its own special purpose machinery and equipment. We supply machines to the National Grid / Power Grid and smaller energy contractors, as well as to Civil Engineering & Telecoms across multiple sectors.

Prospects

There is a genuine Director level career path for the right person.

Application

Interested? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client, embraces diversity, champion equality, and fosters inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection is the chosen retained recruitment partner. Any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded to us.

REF: JAC18267, Wallace Hind Selection