Production manager

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Managing people & production on the Day Shift in Coventry, working with a forward-thinking private manufacturing company leveraging modern manufacturing methods for the construction materials supply sector. This organisation prides itself on innovation, quality, and a commitment to employee development. With a warm and supportive environment, you'll benefit from a company that values your expertise and offers genuine career progression opportunities, all within a modern, well-equipped workplace.

You will like

The Monday – Thursday 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM & Friday 06:30 - 1230, Production Manager/Assembly Manager role itself where you will take full ownership of CNC production across 10+ machines & 20+ heads. You will lead and develop a team of Team Leaders and Operators, ensuring the department delivers safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

The role is accountable for production output, operator performance, housekeeping standards, recruitment and onboarding of new staff, and the ongoing development of the team. Working with the maintenance function, you will also oversee the overall condition, servicing, and upkeep of CNC machinery.

A detailed job description is available to shortlisted candidates under the following headings:

• Leadership & Management
• Production & Performance (Delivery & Cost)
• Quality, Standards & Housekeeping (Quality)
• Health, Safety & Maintenance (Safety)
• Continuous Improvement & Strategy (People & Overall CI)

You will have

To be successful as Production Manager/Assembly Manager you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• Proven leadership experience managing CNC operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment (essential/strongly advantageous).
• Strong technical knowledge of CNC machining, programming, tooling, and process optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and motivate teams to achieve production excellence.
• Hands-on experience of Lean manufacturing and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Understanding of OEE, SQCDP, or other performance measurement tools.
• Excellent team motivationm, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive with the ability to balance daily operations with long-term improvements.

You will get

As Production Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £42K-£45K - Max £47K PA, plus overtime opportunities:

• Performance-based incentives rewarding your efforts and results.
• A permanent day shift role offering stability and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for personal development within a growing, innovative company.
• A supportive and engaging working environment with a focus on safety and team spirit.

You can apply

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