We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Production Manager to join our vehicle dismantling production facility. This is a senior leadership role where you'll take full shift level accountability across a high volume, data driven operation - converting end-of-life and salvage vehicles into quality assured, revenue generating parts. If you're a confident operational leader who thrives under pressure, makes decisions using data and takes real ownership of output, cost and margin, this role puts you at the centre of a rapidly scaling operation with genuine progression on offer. What You'll Be Doing Leading multi-disciplinary teams across our yard, dismantling, production line, parts and warehouse departments on shift Making senior operational decisions whilst on shift Taking real accountability for output, cost and margin from day one Delivering planned vehicle throughput and parts recovery performance Managing bottlenecks, backlog and takt adherence in real time Controlling labour productivity, utilisation and overtime spend Protecting contribution margin through disciplined, focused execution Driving safety compliance and responding to risk on shift Leading structured continuous improvement and embedding lean thinking across your teams Swing shift pattern, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (6:00am–3:00pm (one week) / 3:00pm–12:00am (following week)) What We're Looking For Proven experience leading large teams in fast-paced production or manufacturing environments Commercially aware - understands cost, value and contribution margin, not just output Confident, data-led decision maker who performs well under pressure Demonstrable track record of improving performance and eliminating waste Visible leadership presence with a culture of accountability and pace Automotive or high-volume production experience is advantageous IOSH Managing Safely desirable Why Join Us? Performance-linked bonus aligned to throughput and productivity 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Discounted fuel and staff discount on parts from day one! Health & wellbeing perks (after probation): Health Cash Plan with Health Shield Critical Illness Cover Death in Service Benefit Family Day & Community Volunteer Day Increased pension contribution At Charles Trent, we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with purpose, opportunity and real impact. We're scaling fast, and the right person will play a central role in shaping the next phase of growth within a business that combines 100 years of heritage with modern manufacturing discipline. If you're ready to lead with authority and deliver measurable results, we'd love to hear from you