Production Manager

Morgan Ryder Associates; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized advanced materials manufacturer in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and optimize their composite manufacturing processes. The role involves managing a skilled production team, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in production management, preferably with exposure to composites, and a strong focus on leadership and development. This position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% bonus

Healthcare

Career progression

Qualifications

• Significant experience in production management, minimum 4 years.
• Exposure to composites or advanced materials in aerospace/automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary production team of about 25.
• Oversee production of composite materials ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Leadership and people-development skills

Data-driven problem-solving

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing

Understanding of ISO9001/AS9100 standards

Job description

Production Manager

Hours: Monday-Friday, Days

Competitive salary + 10% bonus + Healthcare + Career Progression

This is a standout opportunity to join a highly specialised advanced materials manufacturer at an exciting stage of its evolution.

With continued investment in people, equipment and processes, the company offers a technically challenging and rewarding environment for an experienced Production Manager who wants real ownership, influence and the chance to drive operational excellence.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and optimisation of a complex composite manufacturing operation. You will oversee the production of specialist materials, ensuring output targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will manage, develop and motivate a skilled production team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and work closely with engineering, quality and R&D teams to support new materials and process development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop a multi-disciplinary production team (circa 25)
• Lead and optimise composite manufacturing processes
• Deliver production schedules on time while maintaining strict quality standards
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve flow, yield and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Oversee material usage, inventory and equipment utilisation
• Track and report KPIs relating to output, waste, quality and performance

About You

You will be an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong technical grounding and a passion for high‑performance production environments.

Ideally, you will have:

• Significant experience in production management within manufacturing – min 4 years
• Exposure to composites, carbon fibre or other advanced materials in aerospace/automotive – preferred
• Strong leadership and people‑development skills
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
• A data‑driven, analytical approach to problem‑solving
• Familiarity with ISO9001/ AS9100 quality standards and safe working practices

Why Join?

Work with cutting‑edge composite and carbon technologies

Join a stable, growing and forward‑thinking manufacturing business

Real autonomy and influence within the production operation

Strong commitment to training, development and career progression

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short‑term and fixed‑term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.