Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which is committed to innovation, sustainability and British engineering. Established for 50 years and having recently won a major national award for its latest groundbreaking product, they wish to appoint a determined, committed and driven Production Manager to improve efficiency and output. As Production Manager, you will: * Report directly to the Operations Director * Oversee daily production to meet demand and achieve QA/QC targets * Guide a team of six team leaders and 50 indirect reports to maximise productivity * Increase production volumes while maintaining quality standards * Embed a culture of continuous improvement * Identify procedures and technologies to reduce overheads and improve yield * Recruit, train, motivate and manage the best talent available * Liaise with senior management and other department heads to resolve issues and reach company goals * Implement policies * Control budgets * Assume overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental standards in your department As Production Manager, you will need: Essential:- * Experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor * Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, diverse production environment * Experience managing team performance * Experience monitoring KPIs Desirable :- * Experience of injection moulding, metal fabrication and/or assembly * Knowledge of production processes, methods and technologies * Good problem-solving and decision-making skills * Ability to read work orders and technical drawings * Experience of Lean/Six Sigma Salary & benefits: * Up to £150k * Dayshift, Monday to Friday * Auto-enrolment pension * 25 days holiday stats