Production Manager: Continuous Improvement & Ops Excellence

Michael Page; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Cardiff is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive safety, quality and on-time delivery while developing a high-performing team. You will champion CI initiatives and deliver operational targets within a global manufacturing group.

The role requires a proven Production Manager with strong leadership, manufacturing experience and a hands-on approach to problem solving. A competitive package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager role.
• Background within engineering, industrial, assembly or manufacturing environments.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing production teams.
• Demonstrable track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Experience using KPIs to monitor and improve performance.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards within manufacturing.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Results-driven leader with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are achieved.
• Manage and develop production teams through coaching, performance management and engagement initiatives.
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs, including productivity, efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Planning teams to deliver customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality and company procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Production Management

Manufacturing Leadership

Assembly Operations

People Management

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

KPI Management

Health & Safety

Quality Management

Production Planning

Capacity Planning

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Operational Excellence

Performance Management

Employee Engagement

Change Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Engineering Manufacturing

High-Mix / Low-Volume Manufacturing

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Michael Page in Cardiff is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive safety, quality and on-time delivery while developing a high-performing team. You will champion CI initiatives and deliver operational targets within a global manufacturing group.

The role requires a proven Production Manager with strong leadership, manufacturing experience and a hands-on approach to problem solving. A competitive package and benefits are offered.