Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Highly Competitive

The Company:

A forward-thinking manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. The company is committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, and providing a safe, positive workplace for all employees.

Job Description:

As Production Manager, you will take ownership of a key production area, driving performance across quality, cost, and delivery. You will lead a team, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while embedding lean manufacturing principles. This is both a technical and managerial role where you will play a key part in shaping the future of production operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the production area with full cost-centre responsibility.

• Setting and delivering against production KPIs.

• Leading continuous improvement and lean transformation initiatives.

• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Driving workforce planning, training, and development.

• Coordinating across functions to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in science, engineering, materials, or manufacturing (or equivalent experience).

• Technical knowledge or an Engineering background is desirable.

• Strong knowledge of EHS (IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to complete).

• Experience with lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Proven track record in leading teams and improvement workshops.

• Familiarity with production planning and scheduling.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Excellent leadership, organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Flexible, adaptable, and driven by continuous improvement.

Why Should You Apply?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a world-class production operation.

• Join a business committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability.

• Be part of a supportive leadership team with strong values.

• Excellent prospects for personal and professional development.