Production Manager
Production Manager
The Company
Are you an experienced Production Manager looking for the opportunity to build and develop a growing production team within an innovative technology and manufacturing environment?
We're working with a leading organisation based at Harwell that is continuing to invest in its production capability and is looking to appoint a Production Manager to lead operations at its Oxfordshire facility. This Production Manager role offers the chance to take ownership of production performance, develop a high-performing team and play a key role in supporting future growth.
As a Production Manager, you'll work closely with Engineering, Quality and Planning teams to ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Production Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
- Managing and developing production teams while building a positive and accountable culture
- Planning resources across people, materials and equipment to meet business demand
- Monitoring production performance, KPIs and operational data to drive improvements
- Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to optimise production and resolve issues
This Production Manager position offers the opportunity to shape a growing production function while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Requirements
To be considered for this Production Manager role, you will need:
- Previous experience in a Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership position
- A background within manufacturing or production environments
- Experience leading teams through supervisors, team leaders or similar management structures
- Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management and operational performance
- Experience driving KPIs, continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives
- Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
What They Can Offer You
As the new Production Manager, you can expect:
- Salary: Up to £55,000
- Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 9% employer pension contribution
- Private healthcare, including dental, optical allowances and health screening
- Employee share option scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail, restaurant, cinema and gym discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Free snacks and hot and cold drinks
This Production Manager role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of a production function, develop a team and drive operational performance within a growing business.
What Next?
If you like the sound of this Production Manager opportunity, simply click apply now.
Need more information? Please contact Tom Schwartz for a confidential conversation.
We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.
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