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Location: Leicester
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday–Friday (Flexible Days)
Benefits: Pension scheme, on-site parking, employee recognition, Earning potential, long-service awards, Progression Routes.
We’re recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to join a long-established, family-run precision engineering company with over 50 years in the carbide and tooling sector. This is a rare leadership opportunity, arising due to the retirement of a valued team member.
This hands-on role will see you managing day-to-day production while continuing the company’s legacy of quality, reliability, and technical excellence in carbide manufacturing.
- Lead and oversee all daily carbide production operations
- Manage and support a highly skilled production team
- Ensure quality control, process efficiency, and production deadlines are met
- Collaborate closely with technical, planning, and quality departments
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Maintain a strong focus on health & safety and operational best practices
- Report on production performance and KPIs to senior management
Production Manager Specification:
Essential:
- Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role within the carbide or tooling industry
- Strong technical understanding of carbide manufacturing processes or tooling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a hands-on environment
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable:
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement strategies
- Engineering qualifications or relevant technical training
For more information about the Production Manager – Carbide & Tooling position or to apply, contact Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington.
