Production Manager

Redline Group Ltd; Ham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd is seeking a Production Manager to lead a large assembly operation across Woodchester and Miskin in a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will manage 50–70 staff, drive production planning, and deliver on time, within budget and quality targets.

You will collaborate with engineering, projects and international subsidiaries, supporting new products and processes while leading continuous improvement and KPI reporting. Travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and people management within high-mix manufacturing.
• Experience with production planning, performance delivery and resources.
• Knowledge of quality systems, RCA and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an assembly department with 50–70 staff.
• Create, monitor and execute production plans to meet demand.
• Collaborate with engineering and projects on new products.
• Provide monthly performance reports on objectives and improvements.
• Manage budgets and control costs; drive waste reduction and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SyteLine ERP

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a world-leading manufacturer of precision engineering and metrology solutions, is looking for a Production Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role is based across Woodchester & Miskin and offers the opportunity to lead a large assembly operation within a highly advanced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for managing production teams, driving operational performance, and ensuring products are delivered on time, to the required quality standards, and within budget.

Key responsibilities of the Production Manager job based in Woodchester & Miskin:

• Lead and manage an assembly department comprising Production Supervisors, Production Operators and Material Control personnel, with overall responsibility for a team of 50-70 employees.
• Create, implement and monitor production plans to ensure customer demand and business objectives are achieved.
• Work closely with international subsidiaries to ensure customer requirements are met and future commitments are clearly communicated.
• Ensure compliance with all Quality Assurance procedures and investigate product or process non-conformances, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering teams to support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Provide monthly performance reports against departmental objectives, highlighting successes, challenges and improvement initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets and control operational costs in line with business targets.
• Lead waste reduction and recycling initiatives to support sustainability and departmental objectives.
• Manage and maintain the SyteLine manufacturing system to align production schedules with sales forecasts and stock requirements.
• Control inventory levels and ensure stock accuracy through effective inventory management processes.
• Oversee the implementation of design changes while minimising inventory obsolescence and slow-moving stock.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels to meet production demands and departmental plans.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, training assessments and development planning for employees.
• Develop workforce flexibility through cross-training and skills development initiatives.
• Promote a strong quality culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and undertake risk assessments across the department.

Experience required for the Production Manager job based in Woodchester & Miskin:

• HNC, HND or Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience managing teams within a high-complexity, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including performance management and employee development.
• Experience managing production planning, operational performance and manufacturing resources.
• Knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques
• Good understanding of inventory control, production scheduling and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.

Desirable experience:

• Experience working with SyteLine ERP systems.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP-driven manufacturing environments.
• Background within precision engineering, electronics assembly, advanced manufacturing or other highly regulated production environments.