Production Manager
Heybridge Associates
Are you an experienced Production Manager ready to lead within a high-volume, performance-driven manufacturing environment? Do you excel at driving operational efficiency, developing teams, and delivering against demanding production and quality targets?
DENSO is a $47.2 billion global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle on the road.
At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across off-highway construction, agricultural and power generation markets.
This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of manufacturing excellence and mobility innovation.
You will have the platform to influence operational strategy, drive meaningful improvements and develop high-performing teams within a business that values continuous improvement and technical excellence.
If you are looking to step into a role where you can make a tangible impact and lead from the front, this is a strong next move.
Working Hours & Benefits
Monday–Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Benefits include:
- Company car or Car Allowance
- Private medical insurance
- Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Subsidised canteen
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts across 100s of UK retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking
As a Production Manager, you will take full accountability for delivering production performance across your area, ensuring targets relating to output, quality, cost and delivery are consistently achieved.
This is a pivotal leadership role within the operation, requiring a strong focus on continuous improvement, people development and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and embedding a high-performance culture aligned to business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of production targets, ensuring alignment with customer schedules and quality standards
- Drive achievement of KPIs across safety, quality, cost and delivery on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Analyse production data and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Supervisors to build a high-performing, flexible workforce
- Establish and review manning requirements in line with production plans and training matrices
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring process effectiveness and compliance
- Promote and embed Lean manufacturing principles, including TPM, 5S and waste reduction initiatives
- Manage departmental budgets, including overtime control in line with business objectives
- Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and IATF standards
- Drive effective cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Finance and Supply Chain
- Manage employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and engagement
- Ensure robust communication across teams to enhance engagement and operational performance
- Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) within a relevant discipline
- Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
- Demonstrated ability to drive performance within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
- Experience of Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and regulatory compliance within manufacturing
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