Production Manager

W Talent are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing UK manufacturer specialising in the production of fire-rated entrance doors supplied into the social housing, residential, healthcare, education and commercial sectors.

Following significant growth and continued investment, the business is entering a transformative phase, including a move into a larger manufacturing facility and ambitious plans to increase production output substantially over the coming years. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a fast-paced, bespoke manufacturing environment where quality, customer satisfaction and operational excellence are central to success.

The business currently operates a 24-hour production facility, manufacturing bespoke products to short lead times, with a strong focus on improving efficiency, standardising processes and building a high-performance culture.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Production Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations across a multi-shift production environment, ensuring production targets, quality standards, customer delivery expectations and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.

You will play a key role in preparing the operation for future growth, supporting process improvements, embedding standard operating procedures and developing a collaborative, accountable culture across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations across a 24-hour manufacturing facility
• Manage and develop production teams, including shift leadership, to create a high-performing and engaged workforce
• Monitor and drive improvements in OTIF, quality, output and OEE
• Standardise production processes and implement robust SOPs
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination and process optimisation
• Support operational readiness for a new manufacturing facility transition, including people, process and equipment improvements
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to improve customer satisfaction and operational performance
• Ensure production schedules are achieved within a bespoke, fast-moving manufacturing environment
• Promote high standards of health & safety, quality and operational discipline throughout production
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing activities

Key Skills

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role
• Strong people leadership and team development experience
• Success improving quality, OTIF, cost and operational performance
• Experience working within a multi-shift manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of CNC machinery and manufacturing processes
• Experience implementing process improvements and operational standards
• Able to operate effectively within a fast-paced growth environment
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban or waste reduction methodologies
• Six Sigma experience (formal qualification not essential)
• Experience standardising manufacturing processes and implementing SOPs
• MRP / production planning systems knowledge

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
• 10% discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday - uncapped
• Free lunch provided
• Excellent long-term career opportunity within a growing manufacturing business
• Opportunity to influence operational performance during a period of significant expansion and cultural transformation

If you are an engaging and improvement-focused Production Manager looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing environment, we would welcome your application.