Production Manager

Butler Rose; Noss Mayo; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a Production Manager to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation, driving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. You will implement Lean and CI initiatives, manage a substantial production team, and collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to meet demand and uphold quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop capacity plans, optimise processes, and maintain a strong safety culture while mentoring apprentices

Qualifications

• Significant senior manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven success managing large production teams.
• Strong track record of delivering operational improvements.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, workforce management, and performance optimisation.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people development skills.
• Hands-on management style engaging teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, service, and cost targets.
• Develop and implement production plans aligned with demand and business goals.
• Ensure products meet the highest quality standards.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Drive Lean, CI, and Six Sigma initiatives to boost productivity.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve material utilisation.
• Optimise workflow, layouts, sequencing, and workforce deployment.
• Control production costs and support inventory and stock activities.
• Utilise MRP and manufacturing systems for planning and reporting.
• Develop capacity and resource plans to meet demand.
• Lead, coach, and develop a large production team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety and quality.
• Oversee workforce planning, training, and succession initiatives.
• Support apprenticeship development and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Production Planning

Workforce Management

ERP Knowledge

People Development

Safety Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Production Manager

Location: Plymouth
Salary: Excellent salary + bonus - please contact to discuss

Permanent role, career growth opportunities, great benefits

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established manufacturer renowned for producing premium, high-quality products. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven operational leader to take ownership of a large-scale manufacturing operation, combining modern manufacturing techniques with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead a substantial production workforce, driving performance across productivity, quality, safety, and cost whilst developing a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, service, and cost targets.
• Developing and implementing production plans aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
• Ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.
• Monitoring operational performance through KPIs and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Working closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams to optimise performance.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, and throughput.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve material utilisation, and enhance manufacturing processes.
• Optimising workflow, workshop layouts, workstation design, and production sequencing.
• Managing production costs and supporting inventory and stock control activities.
• Utilising MRP and other manufacturing systems for planning, scheduling, labour deployment, and reporting.
• Developing capacity and resource plans to meet changing customer demand.
• Leading, coaching, and developing a large production team.
• Building a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Managing workforce planning, training, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Supporting apprentice development and knowledge transfer programmes.
• Championing a quality-first culture and driving right-first-time manufacturing.
• Maintaining exceptional Health & Safety standards across the operation.
• Promoting world-class housekeeping standards through 5S methodologies.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Proven success managing large production teams within a manufacturing environment.
• A strong track record of delivering operational improvements and driving business performance.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, workforce management, and performance optimisation.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people development skills.
• A hands-on management style with the ability to engage and motivate teams at all levels.

• Experience working within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected and growing manufacturing business.
• Significant leadership responsibility within a large-scale production operation.
• A business committed to quality, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package. Contact to discuss
• Long-term career development opportunities.

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.