Production Manager

WAGSTAFF INC; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Onsite café

Small onsite gym

Job summary

WAGSTAFF INC in Nottinghamshire is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead on-site operations at their precision engineering site. You will manage a team of around 70, drive Lean and Continuous Improvement, and work closely with the Site Manager on daily operational decisions.

This hands-on role requires visibility on the shop floor, a strong focus on quality, delivery, cost and safety targets, and the ability to optimise machine utilisation while fostering TPM and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management within precision engineering.
• Experience managing CNC/manufacturing teams.
• 5+ years of people management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, CI, quality, and safety.
• Engineering/manufacturing degree advantageous.
• Six Sigma certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for production performance, ensuring quality, delivery, cost and safety targets are achieved.
• Set and monitor production goals and performance expectations.
• Maximise machine utilisation and promote a strong TPM culture.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Manage production cost centres and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across Production and other departments.
• Work closely with Supply Chain on Make vs Buy decisions.
• Support the introduction of new technologies, working with global teams where required.
• Conduct appraisals and develop talent across the production team.

Skills

People management

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Six Sigma certification

Job description

Production Manager

Date: 2026-10-01T12:52:36

Location: Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, GB, NG11 6

Employment Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 2026-10-30T08:16:17.703

Salary & Benefits:

• £60,000 salary
• £650 per month car allowance
• Up to 10% bonus
• Great onsite café
• Small onsite gym
• Global engineering business with excellent career opportunities

Job Description

Great career opportunity for an experienced Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager to join a successful global company at their manufacturing site in South Nottingham, operating within the precision engineering sector. As Production Manager, you will have responsibility for all production areas on site, managing a team of approximately 70 people and work with the overall Site Manager. This is a genuinely hands-on Production Manager role. The company is looking for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, working closely with teams, making daily operational decisions and driving projects and improvements - rather than being sat behind a desk all day. Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement are key priorities for the site, so a strong understanding of Lean / CI principles is essential. A Six Sigma qualification or similar would be highly advantageous. You don't need to have worked as a CNC operator, but you must have previous management or supervisory experience within a precision engineering / CNC manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for production performance, ensuring quality, delivery, cost and safety targets are achieved.
• Set and monitor production goals and performance expectations.
• Maximise machine utilisation and promote a strong TPM culture.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Manage production cost centres and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across Production and other departments.
• Work closely with Supply Chain on Make vs Buy decisions.
• Support the introduction of new technologies, working with global teams where required.
• Conduct appraisals and develop talent across the production team.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Production Supervisor within precision engineering.
• Experience managing teams in a CNC / precision manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years' people management experience.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality, engineering, Lean, finance, HR and IT.
• Practical experience of Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering / Manufacturing degree advantageous but not essential.
• Six Sigma qualification advantageous.