Senior Lean Manufacturing Production Manager

CSP; Salisbury; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CSP in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced leader to oversee the production department, driving on-time delivery, cost control and first-pass quality across high-volume manufacturing of advanced composites.

You will develop and monitor schedules, enforce SOPs, apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste, mentor supervisors, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality and logistics to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Technology.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing required; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• 10+ years hands‑on experience in manufacturing process engineering, with NPD and DMAIC in a cross‑functional setting.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all activities within the production department to ensure targets for volume, cost, and quality are met or exceeded.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor daily and weekly production schedules to ensure timely completion of customer orders.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all production areas.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems (QMS), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and 5S processes.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in efficiency, waste reduction, and throughput.
• Lead and mentor supervisors, team leads, and production employees to achieve operational excellence and professional growth.
• Review and approve daily production reports, performance data, and corrective action plans.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve production-related issues promptly.
• Maintain focus on first-pass quality, ensuring all processes meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process flow and reduce non-value-added activity.
• Enforce all safety policies and ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Manage headcount planning, overtime, and labor utilization to align with production demand.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities for production personnel.
• Recommend and implement process or staffing changes to support strategic business initiatives.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Manufacturing processes

Production planning

Lean Six Sigma

Team leadership

DFSS

NPD experience

DMAIC

Formation

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Description du poste

CSP in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced leader to oversee the production department, driving on-time delivery, cost control and first-pass quality across high-volume manufacturing of advanced composites.

You will develop and monitor schedules, enforce SOPs, apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste, mentor supervisors, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality and logistics to resolve issues.