Job Title: Production Manager Location: Newcastle Salary: Highly Competitive As Production Manager, you will: * Take ownership of a key production area, driving performance across quality, cost, and delivery. * You will lead a team, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while embedding lean manufacturing principles. * This is both a technical and managerial role where you will play a key part in shaping the future of production operations. Your responsibilities will include: * Managing the production area with full cost-centre responsibility. * Setting and delivering against production KPIs. * Leading continuous improvement and lean transformation initiatives. * Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. * Driving workforce planning, training, and development. * Coordinating across functions to ensure smooth production flow. Skills & Experience: * Degree in science, engineering, materials, or manufacturing (or equivalent experience). * Technical knowledge or an Engineering background is desirable. * Strong knowledge of EHS (IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to complete). * Experience with lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies. * Proven track record in leading teams and improvement workshops. * Familiarity with production planning and scheduling. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. * ...