Production Manager

CSP; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced leader to oversee the production department, driving on-time delivery, cost control and first-pass quality across high-volume manufacturing of advanced composites.

You will develop and monitor schedules, enforce SOPs, apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste, mentor supervisors, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality and logistics to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Technology.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing required; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• 10+ years hands‑on experience in manufacturing process engineering, with NPD and DMAIC in a cross‑functional setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities within the production department to ensure targets for volume, cost, and quality are met or exceeded.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor daily and weekly production schedules to ensure timely completion of customer orders.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all production areas.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems (QMS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and 5S processes.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and throughput.
• Lead and mentor supervisors, team leads, and production employees to achieve operational excellence and professional growth.
• Review and approve daily production reports, performance data, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve production-related issues promptly.
• Maintain focus on first-pass quality, ensuring all processes meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process flow and reduce non-value-added activity.
• Enforce all safety policies and ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Manage headcount planning, overtime, and labor utilization to align with production demand.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities for production personnel.
• Recommend and implement process or staffing changes to support strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Manufacturing processes

Production planning

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

DFSS

NPD experience

DMAIC

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee all activities within the production department to ensure targets for volume, cost, and quality are met or exceeded.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor daily and weekly production schedules to ensure timely completion of customer orders.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all production areas.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems (QMS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and 5S processes.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and throughput.
• Lead and mentor supervisors, team leads, and production employees to achieve operational excellence and professional growth.
• Review and approve daily production reports, performance data, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve production-related issues promptly.
• Maintain focus on first-pass quality, ensuring all processes meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process flow and reduce non-value-added activity.
• Enforce all safety policies and ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Manage headcount planning, overtime, and labor utilization to align with production demand.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities for production personnel.
• Recommend and implement process or staffing changes to support strategic business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on results and accountability.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow optimization, and efficiency measurement.
• Skilled in production planning, capacity analysis, and schedule adherence.
• Proven track record of implementing Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• 5+ years of new product development (NPD) experience in a cross‑functional environment.
• 5+ years of applying Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies in a manufacturing setting.
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing production teams.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) strongly preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Technology.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing required; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you! Being a CSP employee means having the opportunity to see your impact every day. Our work experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to your success, and most importantly, our people. We are a team of self‑disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy and humble people who make choices according to what is best for the team. We live to collaborate and make a difference.