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