Why You Should Apply
A South Wales SME manufacturer is investing in its shop floor and needs a hands-on Production Manager to drive the next stage of growth. You will report into senior leadership and sit between the management team and the shop floor, with the autonomy to make decisions and the trust to act on them.
Real Autonomy: Decisions get made quickly here. Your ideas will get tested in days, not months, and you will have the backing to follow them through.
Visible Leadership: The team needs a manager who leads from the front, not from an office. You will set the tone on the shop floor and bring confidence back to the group.
Room to Grow: The business is scaling, and there is a clear pathway for the right person to develop into a broader operations role over the next 2 to 3 years.
What You'll Be Doing
You will run production, leading a team of around 30 staff and a small team of supervisors. You will spend most of your week on the floor, lifting standards day to day.
Key responsibilities:
Plan, schedule, and balance workflow across multiple product lines
Drive output, OTIF, and right-first-time quality against ISO 9001
Coach supervisors so they can manage their teams with confidence
Lead practical improvement work using 5S, PDCA, and root cause analysis
Work closely with the senior team on technical decisions and product detail
Bring structure, discipline, and a positive culture to a tight-knit team
What You'll Need To Apply
Proven production leadership in an SME manufacturing environment
A genuinely hands-on style, on the floor more than at a desk
Strong people skills, with a track record of building trust quickly and earning buy-in
Exposure to lean tools, ISO 9001, and basic health and safety management
A practical continuous improvement mindset; you spot issues and fix them
Your Remuneration Package
Competitive salary, full details on application
Next Steps
If you are a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or strong Senior Production Supervisor ready to step up, click Apply Now. For a confidential chat, call the office and quote the job reference.
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