Production Manager

Jobsinkent; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private health cover

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Jobsinkent is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and develop production teams in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

You will drive Lean Manufacturing, optimise processes, manage production planning and KPIs, reduce waste, and promote a culture of teamwork, accountability and high standards.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary in the £50k–£55k range and a range of company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership.
• Experience leading teams, production planning and KPI management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Proactive, results-driven with commitment to quality, safety and teamwork.
• 5+ years in a senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience implementing lean processes in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop production teams.
• Manage production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production KPIs and meet quality and delivery targets.
• Reduce waste, improve productivity and control inventory costs.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality.
• Collaborate across departments to meet business objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Production planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Senior leadership

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

£50000 - £55000 per annum + Company Benefits

The Role

A rare opportunity has arisen with one of our prestigious manufacturing clients for an experienced permanent Production Manager to lead and develop their production teams, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

You will drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles, optimise production processes, reduce waste and inventory costs, and ensure production, quality and delivery targets are consistently achieved. You will lead by example, develop a multi-skilled workforce and promote a culture of teamwork, accountability and high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop production teams.
• Manage production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production KPIs and achieve quality and delivery targets.
• Reduce waste, improve productivity and control inventory costs.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality.
• Work collaboratively across departments to meet business objectives.

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience managing teams, production planning and performance KPIs.
• A sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• A proactive, results-driven approach, with a strong commitment to quality, safety and teamwork.
• 5 years plus of senior leadership role with a manufacturing environment
• Previous employment within a lean manufacturing organisation and implementing lean processes successfully is essential

Desirable: Engineering or industrial manufacturing experience, a management or Lean qualification, Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH/NEBOSH), and experience using ERP or production management systems.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Health Cover, Flexible working hours

If you are a hands-on leader passionate about developing people, improving processes and delivering results, we would like to hear from you.

Reference: CHPM01NC

£32000 - £33000 per annum + Holiday Accrual and Excellent Benefits