Senior Production Leader – Lean, Quality & Growth

Butler Rose; Noss Mayo; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a Production Manager to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation, driving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. You will implement Lean and CI initiatives, manage a substantial production team, and collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to meet demand and uphold quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop capacity plans, optimise processes, and maintain a strong safety culture while mentoring apprentices

Qualifications

• Significant senior manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven success managing large production teams.
• Strong track record of delivering operational improvements.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, workforce management, and performance optimisation.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people development skills.
• Hands-on management style engaging teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, service, and cost targets.
• Develop and implement production plans aligned with demand and business goals.
• Ensure products meet the highest quality standards.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Drive Lean, CI, and Six Sigma initiatives to boost productivity.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve material utilisation.
• Optimise workflow, layouts, sequencing, and workforce deployment.
• Control production costs and support inventory and stock activities.
• Utilise MRP and manufacturing systems for planning and reporting.
• Develop capacity and resource plans to meet demand.
• Lead, coach, and develop a large production team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety and quality.
• Oversee workforce planning, training, and succession initiatives.
• Support apprenticeship development and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Production Planning

Workforce Management

ERP Knowledge

People Development

Safety Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Butler Rose is recruiting a Production Manager to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation, driving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. You will implement Lean and CI initiatives, manage a substantial production team, and collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to meet demand and uphold quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop capacity plans, optimise processes, and maintain a strong safety culture while mentoring apprentices