Production Manager

TipTopJob; Northam; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Bideford (Devon) is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring on-time delivery, quality standards, and KPI performance within a well-established business.

You will oversee Team Leaders and production teams, coordinating labour, materials, and resources to maximise efficiency while driving Lean manufacturing and TPM initiatives and maintaining HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar production or manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience in Precision Engineering/Defense/Aerospace sectors.
• Proven experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Formal qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day production activities to meet customer delivery schedules, quality standards, and KPIs.
• Coordinate labour, materials, consumables, and resources to maximise efficiency.
• Manage Team Leaders, Supervisors, and production teams, including manpower planning and development.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement via Lean manufacturing, 5S, and TPM.
• Ensure robust health and safety, compliance, and controlled documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

HNC/HND

People management

Health and Safety

Lean manufacturing

Education

HNC/HND

Job description

NEW VACANCY : PRODUCTION MANAGER

We are recruiting for a Production Manager to join a well-established and leading manufacturing business based in Bideford (Devon), this is a day shift position Monday to Friday, and the role comes with an annual salary up to GBP 55,000 per annum (DOE).

Are you an experienced Production Manager, Production Shift Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Shift Manager, Production Engineering Manager or Production Operations Manager seeking a new job?

To Be Successful In This Role

• Experience in a similar production or manufacturing leadership role.
• Previous experience within the Precision Engineering, Precision Manufacturing, Defense or Aerospace sector.
• Proven experience leading and developing operational teams within a manufacturing environment.
• A formal qualification such as an HNC, HND, or equivalent in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline would be preferred, but is not essential.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage day:to:day production activities to meet customer delivery schedules, quality standards, and operational KPIs as a Production Manager.
• Coordinate labour, materials, consumables, and operational resources to maximise efficiency, throughput, and right:first:time performance.
• Manage Team Leaders, Supervisors, and production teams, including manpower planning, absence and overtime management, and performance development as a Production Manager.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve issues affecting quality, delivery, or efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean manufacturing, 5S, and TPM to reduce scrap, rework, and waste.
• Ensure robust health and safety practice, operational compliance, and controlled documentation across the production areas.

What You Will Bring

• Experience of working as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Operations leader.
• A formal qualification (HNC, HND or equivalent) in Manufacturing, Engineering or Operations Management.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs, operational performance management, and production flow.
• Demonstrable people management capability, with experience coaching teams and supporting skills development and competency records.
• Experience managing Health and Safety within a manufacturing environment, with confidence in compliance and escalation processes.
• A strong track record of driving productivity improvements, waste reduction, and continuous improvement activities.

Location

The Production Manager role is based in Bideford (Devon).