Production Manager

Solutions Limited; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual bonus

Christmas shutdown

Benefits package

Job summary

Solutions Limited in Ross-on-Wye is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a 30+ person, multi-shift manufacturing operation. You will drive Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement to hit quality, volume and safety targets while upholding ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.

You will coach shift leaders, manage HR processes, and support site growth and succession planning within a structured leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager leading a manufacturing or production site.
• Strong background in lean practices and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-shift operations and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct leadership of a 30+ person, multi-shift team to hit quality, volume and safety targets.
• Drive lean manufacturing, 6S and waste reduction across the floor.
• Maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks and coach shift leaders.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

People management

KPI management

ISO standards

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Production Manager

Salary & Benefits: £58,000 + Pension + Discretionary Annual Bonus + Christmas Shutdown + Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Days & Hours: Monday to Friday days (full-time, permanent)

Location: Ross-on-Wye (Commutable from Monmouth, Hereford, Gloucester, Coleford, Cinderford, Newent, Lydney, Ledbury)

Are you an experienced Production Manager or an ambitious Production Supervisor ready to step up and lead a major manufacturing site? Want to drive operational excellence across a multi-shift operation while benefiting from a rare Christmas shutdown and genuine long-term progression?

You will take full operational accountability for all production activities, leading a team of 30+ personnel across multiple shifts to hit quality, volume, and safety targets. Driving a proactive continuous improvement culture, you will implement lean manufacturing practices, 6S, and waste reduction initiatives to streamline throughput across the floor. Working alongside site compliance teams, you will maintain rigorous quality and environmental standards across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 frameworks. Beyond managing daily output, you will coach and mentor shift leaders, managing HR, performance reviews, and recruitment as the facility continues its planned growth.

About the Company

Join an established, highly respected manufacturer of heavy industrial materials and engineered products with a reputation for high-quality production standards. Operating from a fast-paced, modern facility, they combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative workforce culture focused on continuous improvement and safety. Stepping into a position opened via a planned retirement, you will inherit a structured team with clear backing from senior leadership to implement positive operational changes. They offer genuine long-term job security, excellent employee perks, and long-term career progression as site capacity expands.

Key Role Highlights

• Direct leadership of a 30-person multi-shift team, taking ownership of coaching, performance management, and team growth.
• Champion lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and 6S strategies to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Step into a key leadership role created by a retirement, with clear scope to progress as the facility expands its footprint.

Requirements

• Experience as a Production Manager within a manufacturing or production environment (or a strong, proven Production Supervisor ready for a step up).
• Recognized engineering or manufacturing qualification or strong experience within the industry.
• Solid background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies (6S/waste reduction), and operational KPI management.
• Demonstrated people-management skills with experience handling shift patterns, HR procedures, and maintaining IOSH/ISO safety standards.

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