Rail Production Manager – Lead 55-strong Team

Ford & Stanley Select; Milton Keynes; Presencial; GBP 55 000 - 63 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Ford & Stanley Group is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a 55-strong manufacturing team at Wolverton, Milton Keynes, on a permanent, site-based role. You will drive safe, on-time production, balance resource planning, and work with Engineering, Quality and Project teams to meet targets while fostering continuous improvement and a culture of operational excellence.

The role offers a 7:30am-3:30pm schedule, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with a salary in the £55k–£63k range

Qualificações

• Experience as Production Manager or similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing environments (rail, automotive, aerospace) or regulated industries.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong production planning, scheduling and resource management.
• Good understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Focus on operational performance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Leadership qualification aimed toward Level 4 certificate or willingness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Resilient and adaptable under competing priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate and develop a production workforce of approximately 55 employees.
• Ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Manage labour allocation, workforce utilisation and production resources to maximise operational efficiency.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring all activities comply with company procedures and industry standards.
• Monitor production performance, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions where required.
• Drive operational improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and overall business performance.
• Coach and develop employees, supporting skills development, succession planning and capability improvement.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Project teams to support successful programme delivery.
• Ensure products and services meet customer expectations and required quality standards throughout the production process.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, production constraints and resource issues.

Conhecimentos

Production management

Heavy manufacturing

People leadership

Production planning

Engineering awareness

Continuous improvement

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Leadership Level 4

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ford & Stanley Group is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a 55-strong manufacturing team at Wolverton, Milton Keynes, on a permanent, site-based role. You will drive safe, on-time production, balance resource planning, and work with Engineering, Quality and Project teams to meet targets while fostering continuous improvement and a culture of operational excellence.

The role offers a 7:30am-3:30pm schedule, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with a salary in the £55k–£63k range