Production Manager

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production operations and a team of 25. The ideal candidate will have experience in precision machining and previous supervisory responsibilities. This position offers a salary range of £58,000 - £65,000, opportunities for progression, and benefits including early finishes on Fridays and free on-site parking. Join a growing company dedicated to manufacturing mechanical components for clients nationwide.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Early finish on Fridays

Christmas shutdown

Free on-site parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership/supervisory position.
• Extensive knowledge of machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production side of the business and ensure manufacturing deadlines are met.
• Lead a team of 25 on the workshop floor.
• Remain informed on your area of the business and conduct weekly reports to the MD.
• Optimise production efficiency and ensure a seamless workflow across a range of machining processes.
• Collaborate with the production planner, engineer and supervisor to enhance the production processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of machining processes

Job description

Production Manager (Mechanical Components)

£58,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Early Finish On A Friday + Christmas Shutdown + Free On Site Parking + Company Events

Poole

Are you experienced in precision machining and looking for an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for the production side of the business, leading a team of up to 25? This role is ideal if you have production supervisory experience and want to step into management and become part of the senior leadership team.

Our company, founded over seven decades ago, now employs more than ninety people in a 70,000‑sq‑ft facility and manufactures mechanical components for national and international clients. We aim to grow significantly through increased headcount and ongoing investment.

Role

Working hours: 8:30 – 5 Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 2 Friday.

• Lead the production side of the business and ensure manufacturing deadlines are met.
• Lead a team of 25 on the workshop floor.
• Remain informed on your area of the business and conduct weekly reports to the MD.
• Optimise production efficiency and ensure a seamless workflow across a range of machining processes.
• Collaborate with the production planner, engineer and supervisor to enhance the production processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership / supervisory position.
• Extensive knowledge of machining processes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.