Production Manager

ACS Staffing Solutions; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Company pension

On-site parking

Permanent, full-time employment

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions seeks a Production Manager in the Milton Keynes area to lead day-to-day production, optimize resources and uphold high quality standards in a growing manufacturing business.

You will plan workloads, manage supply chain activities, use SAP for reporting, and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste while ensuring safety and on-time delivery. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £50,000–£62,000 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Solid understanding of supply chain management and production planning.
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma or similar CI methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate production activities.
• Plan workloads, resources and schedules to meet deadlines.
• Manage supply chain operations and material availability.
• Use MRP/ERP systems to monitor production and report performance.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Quality & safety

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Manager

Salary: £50,000–£62,000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes area
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

I am hiring a Production Manager on behalf of a growing manufacturing business seeking an experienced, proactive leader to oversee production operations, improve efficiency and ensure consistently high standards of quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong manufacturing, supply chain and team leadership experience who enjoys driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

You will take ownership of day-to-day production operations, ensuring resources are used effectively, deadlines are achieved and quality standards are maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, managing and coordinating production activities.
• Planning workloads, resources and production schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Managing supply chain operations and material availability.
• Using MRP/ERP systems, such as SAP, to monitor production and report on performance.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Overseeing assembly processes and applying mechanical knowledge where required.
• Maintaining quality control, health and safety standards.
• Identifying opportunities to improve workflows and reduce operating costs.

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in a production management role within manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with manufacturing MRP/ERP systems.
• A solid understanding of supply chain management and production planning.
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good mechanical knowledge and an understanding of assembly operations.
• A strong focus on quality, efficiency, safety and delivery.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000–£62,000 per annum.
• Company car.
• Private medical insurance.
• Private dental insurance.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Permanent, full-time employment.