Production Manager - Machine Shop

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cheltenham is looking for a Production Manager to oversee their Assembly facility. The successful candidate will enhance performance and engagement, ensuring high-quality output and safety standards while managing a team effectively. This role requires strong leadership and effective communication skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Sharescheme

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Application of continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Assembly facility to meet business targets.
• Engage with production managers and support functions.
• Implement continuous improvement activities using 5S and lean principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Numerical Reasoning

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager - Machine Shop

Location: Cheltenham, UK (On-site)

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Sharescheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, Discount scheme.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Manager to lead and manage our Assembly facility at Runnings Road, Cheltenham. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality performance, output, and engagement to meet our business targets for profitable growth, customer service, safety, and employee engagement.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on…

• Engaging with other production managers and support functions (Production Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, HSE, HR) to deliver high-quality output.
• Providing strong leadership to reduce scrap and poor-quality outflow to customers.
• Setting and maintaining high standards, leading continuous improvement activities using 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Implementing visual management of areas against the standard way of working.
• Managing resources effectively with Production Coordinators and team.
• Contributing to the Plant Operations forward plan and budgeting process.
• Creating reports and management information for management teams against key performance measures.
• Delivering effective communication at shift start and end, and during handovers.
• Leading, driving, and motivating a team of Production Coordinators and team members in line with Core Values.
• Reviewing team productivity through effective performance management, including appraisals and managing poor performance.
• Developing team capabilities, identifying training needs, and ensuring training plans meet business needs, including succession planning.
• Managing the health, safety, and wellbeing of the team.
• Monitoring and managing Health, Safety, and Environment measures, including site H&S tours and audits.

Your previous experience is likely to include…

• Experience in managing a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong and effective people management skills.
• Experience in assembly output and capacity management.
• Application of continuous improvement tools.

To be successful in this role you will…

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times.
• Possess good communication skills with the ability to build relationships at various levels of the hierarchy.
• Be an intermediate user of Microsoft Office.
• Show good numerical and verbal reasoning skills.
• Possess proven time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle conflicting priorities.
• Have completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, preferably with experience in a manufacturing environment.