Production Manager - Manufacturing

UBT Pty; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing function and drive operational efficiency. You will be responsible for end-to-end production in a 17,000 sq ft facility, improving output and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Candidates should have a strong track record in leadership and a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 plus profit share.

Benefits

Profit share

Early Friday finish

Supportive business culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production / Manufacturing Manager role.
• Strong people leadership and operational delivery track record.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day production activity, delivering against cost, quality and OTIF targets.
• Own the full manufacturing process from laminate bonding through CNC cutting, assembly and despatch.
• Align production planning with demand, capacity and labour within a single-shift model.
• Track and improve KPIs including productivity, downtime, waste and labour efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decision making

Production planning

Job description

Overview

Location: Neatishead, Norwich, Norfolk
Type: Full-time | On-site

I am recruiting on behalf of an established UK manufacturing business entering a key phase of growth and operational modernisation. This is a pivotal role for an experienced Production Manager to take full ownership of the manufacturing function and drive performance, efficiency and scalability.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Operations, you will act as the link between strategic leadership and shop-floor execution. You\'ll own end-to-end production across a 17,000 sq ft facility, with a clear mandate to improve output, margins and operational discipline, while supporting the transition to a data-led, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day production activity, delivering against cost, quality and OTIF targets.
• Own the full manufacturing process from laminate bonding through CNC cutting, assembly and despatch.
• Align production planning with demand, capacity and labour within a single-shift model.
• Track and improve KPIs including productivity, downtime, waste and labour efficiency.
• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to remove waste and improve flow.
• Lead, coach and develop the production team, building capability and accountability.
• Own maintenance planning, stock control and machinery reliability.
• Ensure high standards of quality, health & safety and compliance.
• Drive cost control and support investment and automation decisions with data.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience in a Production / Manufacturing Manager role.
• Strong people leadership and operational delivery track record.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Confident with production planning, KPIs, maintenance and stock control.
• Hands-on, data-driven and commercially minded.

Desirable

• Experience in joinery, panel processing or CNC-led environments.
• IOSH / NEBOSH, ERP or MRP system experience.
• Background in a growth-phase SME.

What\'s On Offer

• £45,000 - £60,000 basic + profit share
• Monday-Friday role (early Friday finish)
• Opportunity to shape and scale a manufacturing function
• Supportive, values-led business with pride in UK manufacturing