Production Manager - High-Pressure Systems

Ingersoll Rand; Redditch; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% Employer Pension Contribution

Medical Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit 4 x salary

Cycle scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Shares after 1 year

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Job summary

Gardner Denver in Redditch is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead a team of skilled operatives at the Redditch factory. The role focuses on overseeing daily production activities, ensuring quality, and driving operational efficiency in the manufacture of large air compressors.

The successful candidate will plan production, manage staffing, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with HR, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial/supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly and production processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• IT literate (MS Office, ERP systems).

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate production activities to meet output/quality targets.
• Monitor and drive KPI performance (e.g., efficiency, scrap rates, downtime).
• Identify gaps via skills matrix and organise training to support.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage staffing levels, shift cover, and absence.
• Liaise with HR to lead disciplinary/investigation meetings.
• Conduct performance reviews and support development of Team Leaders.
• Collaborate with supporting functions to drive improvements (e.g., ManEng, EHS, Quality, HR).
• Ensure compliance against company policy and procedure.

Skills

Management experience

Mechanical assembly

Leadership

IT literacy

Job description

Gardner Denver in Redditch is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead a team of skilled operatives at the Redditch factory. The role focuses on overseeing daily production activities, ensuring quality, and driving operational efficiency in the manufacture of large air compressors.

The successful candidate will plan production, manage staffing, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with HR, Quality, and Engineering teams.