Production Manager

Select Appointments; Tetford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company near Thetford is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure quality standards, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in production management, MRP systems, and experience leading teams in high-volume assembly environments. Competitive salary and bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or operations management within manufacturing.
• Background in high-volume assembly or technical production environments.
• Strong MRP knowledge and confident using Excel for data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations across multiple technical assembly lines.
• Develop and deliver weekly and daily production plans using MRP system.
• Maintain stock accuracy and ensure smooth material flow to production.

Skills

MRP systems knowledge

Production planning

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Team development

Job description

Production Manager

Location: Thetford

Salary: £45,000 plus bonus

Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (flexibility required)

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established manufacturing business on the outskirts of Thetford for an experienced and hands‑on Production Manager. This role plays a key part in leading high‑volume technical assembly operations — ensuring output, safety, and quality standards are consistently achieved while driving continuous improvement across the site.

You’ll oversee daily production planning, resource allocation, workforce development, material flow, and performance leadership. A strong knowledge of MRP systems, production planning and Excel is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations across multiple technical assembly lines
• Develop and deliver weekly and daily production plans using MRP system
• Maintain stock accuracy and ensure smooth material flow to production
• Lead, mentor and support production supervisors and team leaders
• Manage temporary staffing requirements and agency relationships
• Deliver workforce planning, shift cover and labour allocation strategies
• Conduct daily briefings, manage team performance and deliver appraisals
• Coordinate with maintenance to minimise downtime and disruption
• Track and report on KPIs including output, scrap, downtime and efficiency
• Conduct root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Ensure high standards of H&S, quality and compliance are always maintained
• Champion lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support cost control, labour planning and budget adherence
• Oversee creation, review and accuracy of SOPs and work instructions
• Work closely with supply chain, sales, quality and senior leadership

About You

• Experience in production or operations management within manufacturing
• Background in high‑volume assembly or technical production environments
• Strong MRP knowledge and confident using Excel for data and reporting
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop production teams
• Skilled in planning labour, managing temporary workers and building capability
• Process‑driven, quality‑focused and improvement‑minded
• Calm under pressure, proactive problem‑solver, organised and hands‑on

If this sounds like your ideal role then reach out to Dan at Select Recruitment for more information, or apply now.