Production Manager – Manufacturing & Assembly | Chichester | Up to £50,000 We’re representing a leading manufacturing client in Chichester who are looking for a driven and experienced Production Manager to take charge of their production team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a background in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly to step into a role where you’ll make a real impact. The Opportunity As Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading and motivating a small team, ensuring day-to-day production targets are achieved in terms of quality, delivery, and cost. You’ll champion lean manufacturing principles, oversee continuous improvement initiatives, and drive efficiency through excellent people management and structured processes. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll not only oversee production but also be actively involved in implementing and sustaining flow cells, lean practices, and Kanban inventory management. Key Responsibilities * Lead, motivate, and manage the production team to achieve quality, delivery, and cost targets * Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles including one-piece flow, Kanban, 5S, and continuous improvement * Manage performance, training, and cross-skilling of team members * Chair daily team huddles, reviewing KPIs and driving accountability * Ensure production documentation, visual management, and MRP/ERP transactions are accurate and up to date * Support engineering changes, new product introductions, and demand-driven production planning * Uphold company standards in health & safety, quality, and efficiency About You We’re looking for an enthusiastic leader with a hands-on approach, excellent problem-solving ability, and strong knowledge of production, assembly, and manufacturing processes. Essential Skills & Experience: * Proven experience in a production, assembly, or manufacturing leadership role * Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving techniques * Good knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Sage experience is an advantage) * Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word * Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills * Ability to motivate teams, manage performance, and drive results * A proactive and positive “can-do” attitude What’s on Offer * Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience * A chance to join a forward-thinking manufacturer with a strong reputation * Career progression opportunities in a growing business * A supportive environment where ideas and improvement initiatives are encouraged Location: Chichester Job Type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Up to £50,000 If you’re an experienced Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Assembly Team Leader ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration