Production Manager

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Production Manager in Bristol. This full-time, permanent role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring quality, and driving process improvements. Candidates should have at least 2 years of managerial experience and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits including company pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle2Work scheme

EAP schemes

On-site parking

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' managerial experience.
• Relevant engineering qualification.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily production operations.
• Ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to high quality standards.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor workflow to meet targets.
• Oversee servicing, repairs, and field support where required.
• Monitor production metrics and provide reports for management review.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles

Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Bristol

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Manager on behalf of our client based in Bristol. This is a full-time, permanent role offering the opportunity to join a leading manufacturer of high-technology road surveying vehicles and equipment. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel, although all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily production operations.
• Ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to high quality standards.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor workflow to meet targets.
• Oversee servicing, repairs, and field support where required.
• Monitor production metrics and provide reports for management review.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years\' managerial experience.
• Relevant engineering qualification.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles (advantageous).
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

Additional Information

• 37.5 hours per week.
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Company pension, Cycle2Work, and EAP schemes.
• On-site parking and flexible working options.