Production Manager: Lead Operations to On-Time Delivery

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Hurn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme linked to company perfom?

Pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Production Manager to own a busy Christchurch shop floor. You will lead production to deliver safe, high-quality products on schedule and within budget, with a performance bonus and support from a large international group.

You will direct all operations, plan production against targets, optimise resources, and drive continuous improvement while upholding quality and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 to 5 years in a production management role.
• Background in manufacturing or production.
• Strong leadership, management and communication skills.
• Good Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP and production planning software.

Responsibilities

• Direct all shop floor operations, leading production and personnel to deliver safe, high-quality products to schedule.
• Plan and schedule production to hit targets and meet customer expectations.
• Optimise people, equipment and materials to keep the operation running efficiently.
• Lead, supervise and develop the production workforce, strengthening a positive site culture.
• Uphold quality and health and safety standards, driving continuous improvement across the floor.
• Control costs against budget and work with stakeholders at all levels to resolve issues and streamline workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations degree

Tools

ERP software

Production planning software

Excel

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Production Manager to own a busy Christchurch shop floor. You will lead production to deliver safe, high-quality products on schedule and within budget, with a performance bonus and support from a large international group.

You will direct all operations, plan production against targets, optimise resources, and drive continuous improvement while upholding quality and health & safety standards.