Job Description
Production Manager - Haywards Heath, West Sussex - up to £75,000We're recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of a globally respected manufacturing business based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. This is a senior, site based leadership role offering a salary of up to £75,000 for the right candidate.This is not just a process role. Our client is looking for a Production Manager with genuine people skills.
Someone who leads with presence, earns respect on the production floor, and knows how to get the best out of a team. It's a great business with a positive culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.What the Role InvolvesLeading Team Leaders and production staff across multiple production zonesDriving output, quality, and OTIF performance through engaged, motivated teamsChampioning Lean and continuous improvement using VTPS methodologyCollaborating with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HRManaging budgets, labour costs, and KPIs with a hands-on leadership styleMaintaining compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 standardsWhat you'll need5+ years in a manufacturing or production leadership roleA strong track record as a people manager. Coaching, developing, and motivating teamsExperience managing Team Leaders in a multidisciplinary environmentLean manufacturing knowledge (Yellow Belt or equivalent a plus)Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, ideally SAPDegree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations (desirable, not essential)Key SkillsPeople leadership | Lean / CI | Production planning | Team development | SAP / ERP | Budget management | ISO 45001 | ISO 9001 | VTPSIf you're an experienced Production Manager looking for a role where your leadership style is valued as much as your technical knowledge, we'd love to hear from you.
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