Production Manager Location: Thetford Salary: £45,000 plus bonus Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (flexibility required) We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business on the outskirts of Thetford for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager. This role plays a key part in leading high-volume technical assembly operations — ensuring output, safety, and quality standards are consistently achieved while driving continuous improvement across the site. You'll oversee daily production planning, resource allocation, workforce development, material flow, and performance leadership. A strong knowledge of MRP systems, production planning and Excel is essential. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily production operations across multiple technical assembly lines Develop and deliver weekly and daily production plans using MRP system Maintain stock accuracy and ensure smooth material flow to production Lead, mentor and support production supervisors and team leaders Manage temporary staffing requirements and agency relationships Deliver workforce planning, shift cover and labour allocation strategies Conduct daily briefings, manage team performance and deliver appraisals Coordinate with maintenance to minimise downtime and disruption Track and report on KPIs including output, scrap, downtime and efficiency Conduct root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions Ensur...