Production Manager

Production Manager

Evesham \| Full\-time, On\-site (5 days per week)

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and results\-driven Production Manager to lead assembly and manufacturing operations at our Evesham site. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering complex capital equipment projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

You will play a key part in driving operational excellence, developing high\-performing teams, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the production function.

What You’ll Be Doing

Production Planning \& Delivery

• Lead production plans to meet customer delivery schedules and project milestones


• Coordinate complex build schedules for engineered\-to\-order and configure\-to\-order products


• Optimise capacity, labour allocation, and workflow for maximum efficiency


• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks proactively

• Oversee assembly of capital equipment in line with engineering specifications


• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and compliance


• Drive shop floor excellence (6S, layout optimisation)


• Collaborate cross\-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Projects


• Introduce flexible manufacturing across new and existing product lines

• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards


• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions


• Promote a zero\-harm safety culture and conduct risk assessments and audits


• Support regulatory compliance and audit activity


• Own production business continuity planning

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies


• Deliver improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and lead times


• Eliminate waste and lead improvement initiatives across production

• Partner with Engineering to ensure manufacturability and smooth product introduction


• Work with Supply Chain to ensure material availability


• Support Project Managers in delivering complex projects


• Provide performance updates to senior leadership

• Manage production budgets and operational costs


• Track KPIs including OTD, labour efficiency, OEE, and quality metrics


• Identify cost\-saving opportunities without compromising quality

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and technicians


• Foster a high\-performance culture focused on accountability and improvement


• Manage performance reviews, training, and succession planning


• Ensure appropriate staffing, skills, and capability development

Experience \& Skills

• Proven experience in a Production/Manufacturing Manager role


• Background in capital equipment, heavy engineering, or complex assembly environments


• Experience with engineered\-to\-order or project\-based manufacturing


• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem\-solving skills


• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast\-paced environment

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field


• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement expertise


• Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) highly desirable


• Knowledge of industrial safety and regulatory standards


• NEBOSH National General Certificate (desirable)


• Experience with ERP systems (JDE preferred)

• Opportunity to lead impactful, high\-value projects


• A collaborative and forward\-thinking environment


• Continuous improvement and development opportunities


• Generous benefits package


• Training provided on internal systems (JDE, Inforouter, Workday)

• Based full\-time on\-site in Evesham


• Combination of factory/assembly shop floor and office environment


• Occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites

Join us and play a key role in delivering innovative, high\-quality engineering solutions while shaping the future of our operations.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,000\.00\-£60,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Bereavement leave


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Enhanced paternity leave


• Free flu jabs


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Paid volunteer time


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme


• Sick pay


• Store discount


• Work from home

• production: 5 years (required)

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