Lean Production Manager | Continuous Improvement Leader

React Recruitment Ltd; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave + BH

BUPA medical cover

Pool car access

Job summary

A manufacturing client in Rochester, Kent is seeking an experienced Production Manager to drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and team leadership. You will own the production process, improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness, while maintaining high safety standards and cross-department collaboration.

Core hours are 35 per week with full-time permanent status. Benefits include medical cover and other perks as part of a continuous improvement culture in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has proven experience as a Production Manager or similar leadership role in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong practical knowledge to implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lean implementation to streamline production, reduce inventory costs and waste.
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor effectiveness of changes.
• Lead Production Cell Leads and teams to build a high-performing, multi-skilled workforce.
• Track and report key production metrics to meet output, quality and dispatch targets.
• Maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance with correct PPE usage.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize schedules, logistics and resources.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Performance monitoring

Health & Safety

Cross-department collaboration

Job description

A manufacturing client in Rochester, Kent is seeking an experienced Production Manager to drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and team leadership. You will own the production process, improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness, while maintaining high safety standards and cross-department collaboration.

Core hours are 35 per week with full-time permanent status. Benefits include medical cover and other perks as part of a continuous improvement culture in a manufacturing