Production Manager

Matcon Limited; Evesham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Matcon Limited is seeking a Production Manager at their Evesham site to oversee all assembly and manufacturing operations of capital equipment. This role requires leading production plans to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards, whilst driving improvement initiatives across the team.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or manufacturing, alongside strong leadership skills and experience in lean manufacturing. Join Matcon and contribute to shaping innovative solutions in the industrial sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a capital equipment manufacturing role.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience in project-based production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize all assembly and manufacturing operations at the Evesham site.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Production/Manufacturing Manager experience

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Join IDEX Material Processing Technologies and be part of a team that provides specialist equipment & solutions for powder material handling & blending, particle size reduction, and liquid processing for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and biopharmaceutical sectors. Here, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals from our globally recognized brands—including Quadro, Fitzpatrick, Matcon, and Microfluidics—who are dedicated to solving complex manufacturing challenges. Our commitment to trust, teamwork, and excellence empowers every team member to contribute meaningfully to help our global customers. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. If you are passionate about creative problem‑solving and want to make a real impact, come and discover a rewarding career with IDEX MPT, where every day is an opportunity to excel and drive positive change.

Reporting line

Site Leader – MPT Evesham

Department

Operations

Overall Purpose Of Role

The Production Manager is responsible for leading and optimising all assembly and manufacturing operations for capital equipment/products at the Evesham site. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards, while driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Delivery

• Lead the execution of production plans to meet customer delivery schedules and project milestones
• Coordinate build schedules for complex, engineered-to-order (ETO) or configure-to-order (CTO) products
• Manage capacity planning, labour allocation, and workflow to optimise throughput
• Monitor progress against plan and proactively resolve bottlenecks

Assembly Operations Management

• Oversee assembly of capital equipment, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications
• Ensure all builds meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Maintain effective shop floor organisation (6S, layout optimisation)
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Projects)
• Introduce flexible manufacturing with new and existing products and brands

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and external standards
• Work closely with Quality teams to reduce defects, rework, and warranty issues
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for production issues
• Support audits and regulatory compliance activities
• Own business continuity with the production operations function

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all production activities with zero harm initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all HSE regulations and company policies
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety

Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Drive improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and lead time reduction
• Identify and eliminate waste across production processes
• Lead improvement projects (e.g., layout redesign, process optimisation, digital tools)

Stakeholder & Project Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering to ensure manufacturability and smooth product introduction
• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure materials availability and inventory control
• Support Project Managers in delivering complex capital equipment projects
• Provide regular performance updates to senior leadership

Budget & Cost Control

• Manage production budgets, labour costs, and operational expenses
• Track KPIs such as labour efficiency, OEE, and cost of poor quality
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On‑time delivery (OTD)
• Production schedule adherence
• Labour productivity and efficiency
• Quality metrics: defects, rework, warranty claims
• Health & Safety performance: incident rates
• Lead time reduction
• Cost performance vs budget

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and assembly technicians
• Drive a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Manage performance reviews, 121s, training, and succession planning
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, skills and competency development

Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in a Production/Manufacturing Manager role within capital equipment, heavy engineering, or complex assembly environments
• Experience with engineered-to-order or project-based production
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and application of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
• H&S - NEBOSH National General Certificate desirable
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards relevant to industrial equipment
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt) certification
• Experience with ERP systems, JDE desirable

Location and Travel Requirements

5 days per week at the Evesham site. Factory / assembly shop floor environment with regular office-based responsibilities. May require occasional travel to supplier sites or customer locations.

Job Family

Operations

Business Unit

Matcon