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Production Manager

Ref: AS2541952

London, UK

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Automotive Operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership

About the candidate

A hands-on operations leader with a strong background in automotive production environments, bringing experience across supervision, scheduling, team leadership and quality-focused service delivery. They are now looking for a permanent Production Manager opportunity where they can support efficient day-to-day operations, improve workflows and keep teams aligned around customer and business goals.

Known for being approachable, decisive and calm under pressure, they are confident working between technical teams, customer-facing departments and wider operations. They bring a practical mindset, strong communication skills and a clear focus on improving turnaround times, quality standards and customer satisfaction.

What makes them great?

  • Customer-focused operational improvement - Helped drive an uplift of around 20% in customer satisfaction by improving collaboration between production, customer service and parts functions.
  • Proven efficiency gains - Delivered process improvements that reduced repair cycle times by around 30%, supporting better productivity and a smoother customer experience.
  • Strong people leadership - Builds cohesive teams through clear direction, positive morale and practical support, helping technical colleagues stay focused and engaged.

Areas of expertise

  • Production & Operations Leadership - Experienced in overseeing busy repair and service environments, coordinating teams and ensuring work is completed to high standards.
  • Workflow & Process Improvement - Skilled at identifying bottlenecks, improving scheduling and streamlining activity across technical, parts and customer service teams.
  • Quality, Safety & Team Performance - Confident maintaining quality standards, supporting compliance and building motivated teams through clear communication.