Production Manager (Humanoid Assembly)

Media Stream AI Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Stream AI Limited is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the assembly line for a new Manchester site launching in Q1 2027. You will oversee the assembly team, shifts, and production scheduling to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires hands-on production management in a complex assembly environment, strong people leadership, and a focus on lean manufacturing and safety as the line ramps up to full operation.

Qualifications

• People leadership and team management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Proven ability to manage production in a complex assembly environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assembly team, shifts and production schedule.
• Own daily output, WIP and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement with manufacturing engineering and quality.
• Own line-side safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production management

Job description

Run the assembly line day to day: people, schedule, output and the standard of work that leaves the building.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the assembly team, shifts and production schedule.
• Own daily output, WIP and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement with manufacturing engineering and quality.
• Own line-side safety and housekeeping standards.

Requirements: Production management in a complex assembly environment; people leadership; lean manufacturing; comfortable ramping a new line rather than running a settled one.

Salary: Salary on application

The Manchester factory comes online Q1 2027. Roles are recruited ahead of that date, with start dates agreed individually.