Production Manager - 1458

React Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave + BH

BUPA medical cover

pool car

Job summary

React Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a manufacturing client in Rochester, Kent for an experienced Production Manager with a passion for Lean and continuous improvement. You will take ownership of the production process, driving efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness, while building high-performing, multi-skilled teams and implementing streamlined systems.

You will report to the Managing Director, work core factory hours (35 hours per week) and enjoy benefits including 28 days leave + BH,

Qualifications

• Lean principles applied to streamline production processes.
• Identify operational improvements and monitor effectiveness.
• Lead and coach Production Cell Leads and teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the production process and drive efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead multi-skilled teams and implement streamlined systems.
• Track and report key production metrics to meet output, quality and dispatch targets.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and PPE compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize schedules and resource allocation.

Job description

Our manufacturing client based in Rochester, Kent is seeking an experienced Production Manager with a passion for Lean principles and continuous improvement

Salary: Disclosed on initial conversation

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Managing Director

Hours: Core factory hours, 35 hours pw

Benefits include:

• 28 days leave + BH
• BUPA medical cover
• use of pool car

This exciting role will take ownership of the production process, driving efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will be a proactive leader who thrives on building high-performing, multi-skilled teams and implementing streamlined systems.

• Lean Implementation: Apply simple Lean principles to streamline production processes, reduce inventory costs, and eliminate waste.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify operational areas for improvement, develop practical solutions, and closely monitor the effectiveness of changes.
• Team Leadership: Manage, train, and coach Production Cell Leads and their teams, fostering a positive, multi-skilled, and efficient workforce.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key production metrics to ensure all output, quality, and dispatch targets are consistently met.
• Health & Safety: Maintain exceptionally high safety standards, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and correct PPE usage.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Build strong relationships with other departments to optimize production schedules, logistics, and resource allocation.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Production Manager or similar leadership role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

You will possess strong, practical knowledge being instrumental in making changes to ensure the company continues to grow via assessing the current work environment and putting forward solid solutions and implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.