Production Manager

We are seeking a key individual to organize work and staff on a 24/7 basis, ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes while also developing and implementing ongoing process and staff development strategies.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be responsible for delivering production targets by providing daily management manufacturing functions including Lathe & Profile, Dimensions, Tumble and Final Pack. Implement strategic and tactical plans for department development (staff, equipment, and process) to meet future business needs and provide leadership for Continuous Improvement activities.

Teamwork

Develops confident and competent people.

Empowers and motivates individuals and teams to achieve results.

Focuses on team building, job training, multi-skilling, and cultural development.

Ensures everyone understands their roles, objectives, and contributions to team performance.

Instils accountability in planning and execution.

Communication – 

Inspires, motivates, and informs.

Presents complex issues clearly.

Provides accurate and timely management reports.

Planning and organizing – 

Aligns and coordinates work plans to achieve organizational objectives.

Focuses on growth, production volumes, efficiencies, yields, and costs.

Works with QA/RA to ensure constant audit readiness.

Optimizes stock coverage and OTIF KPIs.

Allocates resources to balance competing demands.

Ensures staffing and equipment readiness, including calibration and setup.

Problem solving –

Embraces new products, ideas, and methods.

Views situations from multiple perspectives.

Utilizes advanced problem-solving techniques.

Thinks across functions to integrate critical success factors within the business plan.

Leads project teams to resolve issues.

Continuous Improvement

Drives and leads change.

Adopts Lean manufacturing principles.

Integrates new ideas and solutions to produce new products, processes, or services.

Compliance

Develops policies and standards.

Ensures adherence to cGMP, health and safety, and regulatory standards

What Experience Do You Need

• Proven experience in production management role preferably within the medical devices manufacturing sector.
• Proven track record of effectively leading teams in a shift-based environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in performance management, coaching and mentoring
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

What We Can Offer You 

• Private healthcare including access to remote GP and counselling services
• Wellbeing reimbursement programme up to £300.00 a year
• Monthly yoga sessions and quarterly massages
• Annual programme of fun events
• On site restaurant
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental pay
• Values based awards
• On site parking