Production Manager
12 days ago
Hamilton
Our client is a growing and technically advanced manufacturing business and is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations across a complex assembly and manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role within a business entering a significant growth phase. You'll play a key role in shaping production processes, improving operational performance and building a manufacturing function capable of supporting future expansion. The role would suit someone from a manufacturing, assembly or advanced engineering environment who enjoys balancing operational delivery with continuous improvement and team development. Key Responsibilities • Manage daily production activities, • Create and adapt production schedules, • Lead and develop production teams, • Implement KPIs and operational metrics, • Improve productivity, workflow and manufacturing efficiency, • Support inventory and material availability, • Work closely with engineering, supply chain and quality teams, • Drive continuous improvement activities across the shop floor, • Support production readiness for new products and engineering changes What We're Looking For • Experience within a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Assembly Manager role, • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning, • Experience leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, • KPI management and operational reporting experience, • Continuous improvement mindset, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • Comfortable operating within evolving and changing environments Desirable • Advanced manufacturing, automotive, defence, aerospace or electro-mechanical assembly experience, • Experience within scaling manufacturing operations, • Lean manufacturing exposure, • ERP/MRP system knowledge This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation where you can genuinely influence processes, systems, culture and future operational performance.