Production Manager

Production Manager - Haywards Heath, West Sussex - up to £75,000

We're recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of a globally respected manufacturing business based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. This is a senior, site based leadership role offering a salary of up to £75,000 for the right candidate.

This is not just a process role. Our client is looking for a Production Manager with genuine people skills. Someone who leads with presence, earns respect on the production floor, and knows how to get the best out of a team. It's a great business with a positive culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

What the Role Involves

• Leading Team Leaders and production staff across multiple production zones
• Driving output, quality, and OTIF performance through engaged, motivated teams
• Championing Lean and continuous improvement using VTPS methodology
• Collaborating with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR
• Managing budgets, labour costs, and KPIs with a hands-on leadership style
• Maintaining compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 standards

What you'll need

• 5+ years in a manufacturing or production leadership role
• A strong track record as a people manager. Coaching, developing, and motivating teams
• Experience managing Team Leaders in a multidisciplinary environment
• Lean manufacturing knowledge (Yellow Belt or equivalent a plus)
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, ideally SAP
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations (desirable, not essential)

Key Skills

People leadership | Lean / CI | Production planning | Team development | SAP / ERP | Budget management | ISO 45001 | ISO 9001 | VTPS

If you're an experienced Production Manager looking for a role where your leadership style is valued as much as your technical knowledge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.