Senior Production Manager

Morson Edge; Machynlleth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge, on behalf of a leading organisation in the rail rolling stock industry, is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee production and maintenance at Machynlleth depot. You will lead production and maintenance activities, ensuring resources maximise fleet availability while upholding safety, quality and performance.

You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, drive improvements, and collaborate with engineering, planning and supply chain to deliver maintenance programmes safely and on

Qualifications

• Experience leading production or maintenance teams in a rail or heavy engineering environment.
• Proven people management and operational leadership experience.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of maintenance principles and asset reliability.
• Experience with maintenance management or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Level 6 engineering qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• PTS certification advantageous or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and maintenance delivery, maximise fleet availability while upholding safety, quality and performance.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams and drive operational improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning and supply chain to deliver maintenance safely and on schedule.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to sustain fleet availability and performance.
• Manage production schedules, resources and depot performance against targets.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reliability.
• Monitor KPIs, production performance and maintenance outputs for informed decisions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety culture

Planning

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Level 6+)

PTS certification

Tools

Maintenance ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Production Manager

Location: Machynlleth, Wales

Position: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Salary offering excellent benefits including an additional accommodation allowance

Why live and work in Machynlleth, Wales?

Work in a place where your career and lifestyle can thrive together - surrounded by the spectacular Dyfi Valley, a strong community, rich Welsh culture and some of the best opportunities for outdoor adventure in Mid Wales.

Outstanding natural environment with endless mountains, forests and rivers

A slower, more relaxed pace of life offering a strong, welcoming community with work life balance

A place where you can make a difference

Exceptional outdoor lifestyle with a wealth of hiking, countryside walks and mountain biking and cycling routes Vibrant arts, culture and Welsh heritage

A strong focus on sustainability and quality of life

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a passion for leading high-performing teams in a safety-critical engineering environment?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the rail rolling stock industry for an ambitious Senior Production Manager to oversee production and maintenance operations at its Machynlleth depot. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering fleet reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a growing and innovative business.

The Role

As Senior Production Manager, you will lead the delivery of production and maintenance activities, ensuring resources are effectively managed to maximise fleet availability while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

You'll provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, drive operational improvements, and work closely with engineering, planning, and supply chain functions to ensure maintenance programmes are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop production and maintenance teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Drive a strong health, safety, and quality culture across the depot.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise fleet availability and operational performance.
• Manage production schedules, resources, and depot performance against key business targets.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reliability, and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs, production performance, and maintenance outputs to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure materials, resources, and operational requirements are aligned.
• Ensure all work complies with industry regulations, engineering standards, and company procedures.

About You

We're looking for a confident and proactive leader with a strong background in production, maintenance, or engineering management within a safety-critical environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience leading production or maintenance teams within the rail industry, although candidates from other heavy engineering sectors will also be considered.
• Proven people management and operational leadership experience.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of engineering maintenance principles and asset reliability.
• Experience working with maintenance management or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant engineering qualification (Level 6 or above is desirable, although equivalent experience will be considered).
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification is advantageous, or a willingness to obtain it