Production Manager (PUPM/1123/01)
Location: Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HF
Posting Date: 2nd September 2025
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
TransDev supplies belts, chain and motion components to industrial customers. Our Manufacturing department produces pulleys, gears and sprockets ensuring we can offer everything, from standard off-the-shelf parts to specials from drawing. We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile workshop Production Manager to lead our manufacturing team in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will be responsible for CNC, semi‑CNC and manual machining (Lathes and mills) and gear cutting, along with a finishing department and plating operation.
You will collaborate with a Production Planner, Production Engineer, and Production Supervisor to optimise production efficiency and ensure seamless workflow across the various machining processes, including day and split shifts.
You will have excellent people management skills as you will lead on recruitment for your area, as well as be the first point of contact for HR related matters for your team.
Responsibilities
* Lead production operations across CNC, semi‑CNC, manual machining, gear cutting, finishing, and plating.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimise efficiency and workflow.
* Recruit and develop team members; manage HR related matters.
* Ensure compliance with safety, quality and production standards.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in CNC and manual machining, gear cutting, and production management/supervision.
* Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering are desirable.
* Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.
* In‑depth knowledge of CNC programming, manual machining processes, gear cutting techniques, and finishing.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Detail‑oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* Statutory contributory pension.
* Free allocated onsite parking.
* Additional leave.
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* On‑site parking.
Schedule
Monday to Thursday 8:30‑5 pm
Friday 8:30‑2 pm
Work Location
In person onsite
Reference ID
PUPM/1123/01
How to Apply
Email your details to GDale@transdev.co.uk.
#J-18808-Ljbffr