Production Manager / Production Lead

Rise Technical Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New facility launch

Profit bonus

KPI bonus

Autonomy & ownership

In-house training

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd in Hereford area is seeking a Production Manager/Lead for a brand-new facility. You will own day-to-day production, drive improvements, and shape the site as it scales.

This long-term role offers autonomy, development, and the chance to work on a high-profile project. You will start with a focused handover, lead production teams in a factory environment, and collaborate with supply chain to keep lines running.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/production background or similar.
• Project/process improvement mindset (lean/CI beneficial).
• Knowledge of supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of production in a factory-based environment (Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm).
• Process improvement and continuous improvement projects (including new production line set-up).
• Driving production standards, compliance and relevant legislation.
• Supporting supply chain activity and supplier liaison to keep production running.

Skills

Leadership experience

Process improvement

Supply chain understanding

Job description

Production Manager / Production Lead

£40,000 - £55,000 + New Facility Launch + Genuine Progression & Development + Autonomy & Ownership + In-House Training + Profit Bonus + Production KPI Bonus

Commutable from: Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Worcester, Ledbury, Abergavenny, Malvern, Monmouth, and surrounding areas

Are you from a manufacturing / production engineering background with leadership experience looking for a role where you can take real ownership, drive improvement and play a key part in launching a brand-new facility, with progression to take on further responsibility?

On offer is a long-term opportunity with a well-established specialist manufacturer, where you will be supported with structured in-house training and trusted with a varied remit spanning production leadership, process improvement and project work.

This business designs and manufactures specialist equipment. Due to continued growth and investment, they are opening a new manufacturing facility and are now looking to add an ambitious Production Manager to help set standards from day one and shape how production runs as the site scales.

In this role you will take ownership of day-to-day production, continuous improvement and compliance, alongside projects such as setting up and improving production lines. You will also play a key part in the supply chain side of the operation, working with suppliers to keep production flowing.

This role would suit a Production / Manufacturing Engineer, Production Supervisor or Production Manager, who has knowledge of the wider process such as supply chains, looking to step into a position offering autonomy, development and progression.

The Role:

• Day-to-day running of production in a factory-based environment (Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm)
• Process improvement and continuous improvement projects (including new production line set-up)
• Driving production standards, compliance and relevant legislation
• Supporting supply chain activity and supplier liaison to keep production running smoothly

The Person:

• Background in manufacturing / production engineering (or similar)
• Project / process improvement mindset (lean / CI exposure beneficial)
• Knowledge of the wider process such as supply chain

Reference Number: BBBH281974

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.