Creative Instrumentation Ltd is a specialist subcontract engineering and manufacturing company supporting customers across the Aerospace, Medical, Defence, Oil & Gas and Scientific sectors.
We provide high-precision manufacturing and assembly services including:
* Electron Beam Welding (EBW)
* TIG Welding
* Vacuum Brazing
* CNC & Manual Machining
* Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Assembly
* Inspection & Calibration
We are looking to recruit an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and help develop a world-class production environment.
The Role
The Production Manager will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of production operations across the business. This is a hands‑on leadership role within a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment where quality, planning, delivery performance and continuous improvement are critical. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Technical Sales to ensure customer requirements are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Production
* Manage daily production activities across machining, welding, brazing, assembly and inspection departments
* Lead production planning activities using the Progress Plus ERP system
* Monitor shop floor loading, work centre capacity and delivery performance
* Ensure production schedules are achieved in line with customer requirements
* Drive improvements in productivity and efficiency
* Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate and develop production personnel across multiple departments
* Promote a positive, accountable and safety-focused culture
* Ensure effective communication between departments
Health & Safety
* Ensure safe systems of work are maintained throughout production
* Monitor compliance with company Health & Safety procedures
* Promote housekeeping and assist to implement 6S standards
Continuous Improvement
* Drive Lean Manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives
* Improve workflow efficiency and labour utilisation
* Develop KPI reporting for production performance
* Support implementation of improved manufacturing systems and processes
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Previous experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor within manufacturing
* Experience working in a low-volume, high-mix engineering environment
* Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling
* Experience leading multidisciplinary manufacturing teams
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
* Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within manufacturing
* IT literate with experience using ERP/MRP systems
Desirable
* Experience within Aerospace, Medical, Defence or Precision Engineering sectors
* Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO quality systems
* Experience using Progress Plus ERP
* Understanding of welding, machining or vacuum technologies
* Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience
The contracted hours for this position are 8am- 4pm Monday -Thursday and 8am-1.30pm Fridays.
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