Production Manager

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

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting a Production Manager for a well-established manufacturing business in Dorset. The role operates on a day shift, Mon-Fri, 39 hours per week, with a salary up to £55,000 per year DOE. You will lead production, drive continuous improvements, and ensure delivery, quality, and KPI targets.

The candidate will bring leadership experience in manufacturing, a suitable qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) and a track record of coaching teams, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience in Precision Engineering/Defence/Aerospace sectors preferred.
• Formal qualification in Manufacturing/Engineering is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
• Coordinate labour, materials, and resources to maximise efficiency.
• Coach and develop team leaders and supervisors; manage absence and resource planning.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to reduce scrap and drive root-cause actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and TPM to improve flow and reduce waste.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Lean manufacturing

Operational KPIs

Education

HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Engineering

Job description

NEW VACANCY : PRODUCTION MANAGER

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

We are recruiting for a Production Manager to join a well:established and leading manufacturing business based in Dorset, this a day shift position Monday to Friday (39 hours per week), and the role comes with an annual salary up to A GBP 55,000 per annum (DOE).

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Experience in a similar production or manufacturing leadership role.
• Previous experience from within the Precision Engineering, Precision Manufacturing, Defence 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 day:to:day production activities across the facility, ensuring output meets customer delivery schedules, quality standards, and KPI targets.
• Coordinate labour, materials, consumables, and operational resources to maximise efficiency, throughput, and utilisation.
• Manage, coach, and develop Team Leaders, Supervisors, and production teams, including absence, overtime, holidays, and resource planning.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to reduce scrap, rework, and non:conformances, supporting root:cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles, 5S, and TPM to improve flow, reduce waste, and strengthen right:first:time performance.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance are embedded across the operation, including risk assessments, PPE, machine guarding, and incident or near:miss follow:up.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Operations leadership position.
• 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

This role is based in Dorset.