Production Manager

Chemring-Energetics-Uk-Ltd; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemring Energetics UK is seeking a Production Manager to lead assigned production teams, delivering safe, compliant, high-quality and efficient manufacturing performance in line with business objectives.

You will manage Team Leaders, Unit Leaders, Technicians, Operators and Agency personnel, ensuring skills and competence for safe operation and continuous improvement. A strong people leader with judgement and proactive approach is required to drive improvements across a busy site.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing environments.
• Experience delivering safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across teams.
• Proactive approach to risk identification and issue resolution.
• Experience in performance management and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and coach teams, including succession planning and development plans.
• Maintain safe, efficient operations and asset care across assigned areas.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and productivity initiatives.

Skills

Visible leadership

People management

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree / HNC / HND or equivalent

NEBOSH certificate desirable

Job description

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Production Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager or other nominated Operations Manager, the Production Manager will be responsible for leading assigned operational production teams to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality and efficient manufacturing performance in line with business objectives. The role will have responsibility for Team Leaders, Unit Leaders, Technicians, Operators and Agency Personnel, as applicable to the assigned area.

We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager who can provide visible leadership across a busy manufacturing environment, developing high-performing teams while ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives are achieved. You’ll play an important role in maintaining high standards of compliance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring teams have the skills, training and competence required to operate safely and effectively.

If you’re an experienced manufacturing leader with strong people management skills, sound judgement and a proactive approach to operational improvement, this position gives you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Accountabilities & Duties:

• Ensure all activities are carried out in full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Security legislation, company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives while maintaining a strong culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams have the appropriate skills, training and competence to safely and effectively operate across assigned production areas.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, conduct and development, including succession planning, regular reviews and personal development plans.
• Ensure production activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, risk assessments, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain ownership and control of assigned facilities, equipment, materials and production processes, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations.
• Act as Building Owner where assigned, ensuring planned maintenance activities, inspections and associated actions are completed.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and productivity initiatives to support operational excellence.
• Ensure effective control and accountability of materials, work in progress and finished goods within the assigned area.
• Provide clear and effective leadership and communication to production teams, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and wider business objectives.
• Support site emergency response arrangements and undertake designated emergency response responsibilities as required.
• Deputise for the Manufacturing Manager and support wider operational, business improvement and organisational change initiatives where required.

About you:

• You will demonstrate visible leadership and promote high standards of safety, compliance and professional conduct.
• A strong people leader who can set clear expectations, encourage accountability and make effective decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit different audiences and situations.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues, resolving problems and managing risk.
• Resilient, with sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively within a demanding operational environment.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and open to change that supports better business performance.
• Committed to developing people, building capability and creating high-performing teams.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across departments to achieve shared objectives.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Relevant manufacturing leadership experience supported by a degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience managing production or manufacturing teams.
• Demonstrated track record of leading teams to deliver safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in performance management, employee development and workforce planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience operating within a highly regulated, process-driven environment.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification would be desirable.