Production Manager

Ref: AS6859928

Rugby, England

£45,000

• Permanent
• Manufacturing Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Efficiency

About the candidate

A seasoned production management professional with over ten years’ experience across manufacturing and engineering environments. They have a strong track record of leading operational teams, managing production and service activities, and keeping quality, safety and delivery targets firmly on track.

They bring a hands-on leadership style, clear communication and a practical approach to continuous improvement. With experience leading teams of up to 20 people, they are well suited to fast-paced manufacturing settings where efficiency, accountability and customer satisfaction are key.

What makes them great?

• Proven Efficiency Gains: Delivered process improvements that increased production efficiency by approximately 15%, while also supporting a reduction in operational costs.
• Lead Time Reduction: Helped optimise workflow processes within an engineering environment, contributing to an approximate 20% decrease in lead times and improved customer satisfaction.
• Strong People Focus: Led and developed operational teams through training, clear communication and accountability, helping reduce errors and improve overall team performance.

Areas of expertise

• Production Leadership: Experienced in managing day-to-day production activity across high-volume manufacturing environments, ensuring teams remain focused on output, quality and safety.
• Operational Planning: Skilled in coordinating schedules, inventory requirements and cross-functional priorities to keep workflow moving efficiently.
• Continuous Improvement: Confident identifying process improvements that reduce lead times, improve accuracy and support stronger operational performance.