Production Manager

Hart Door Systems Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days of annual leave (additional for service)

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Production Manager with at least 5 years of management experience in engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a skilled team in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring quality and efficiency across production processes. Key skills required include leadership, organizational abilities, and familiarity with health and safety regulations. The role offers long-term employment with competitive financial rewards.

Qualifications

• Proven 5 years experience in a management role.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• A proven track record of delivering performance improvement.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of lean management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute production schedules to meet targets.
• Oversee daily operations within the workshop.
• Manage budgets, costs, and resource allocation.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Planning and organizational skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

Job description

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Production manager, minimum 5 years’ experience, in a management role, creating and maintaining a strong efficient multi skilled engineering team producing high performance automated products to national and international markets.

We want a hands on manager whom will have full responsibility for delivering on time, on cost quality performance over the long ter

We operate from a well equipped 20,000 sq feet on a 1 acre site in Westerhope with direct responsibility for a team of circa 15 multi skilled team. Westerhope is also the head office where design, manufacture and installation centres are located, resulting in short effective chains of command.

Are you looking for long term secure employment with good financial and performance rewards in a secure and profitable family 80 years in business, where you will be valued?

Please note only UK legal citizens will be considered.

The Role:

The main purpose of the role is the efficient management of the production department including metal fabrication, welding, forming, machining, electrical wiring testing etc . Ensuring manufacturing processes align with our commitment, driving performance across quality, cost, and delivery. Leading the production team, aligning with our core values, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards while embedding lean manufacturing principles.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute production schedules to meet targets/deadlines
• Ensuring effective and efficient use of all resources, driving workforce planning, training and development.
• Oversee daily operations within the workshop to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line
• Material planning, and stock control
• Manage budgets, costs, and resource allocation
• Leading continuous improvement and lean transformation initiatives
• Handling complex manufacturing processes with variety due to customization
• Ensuring compliance with Heath, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Develop and deliver against production KPI’s
• Collaborate with cross-function teams to drive process improvements and deliver customer satisfaction
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders regarding production schedules

The Candidate:

• Proven 5 years experience in a management role
• Engineering background (HND/HNC) is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• A proven track record of delivering performance improvement
• Planning and organisational skills
• Strategic thinking and adaptability under pressure
• Financial acumen for managing budgets and costs
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Analytical skills to interpret data and identify improvements
• Knowledge of lean management
• Time and motion study experience is desirable
• Knowledge of employment law
• 22 days of annual leave (Additional awarded for service)