Production Manager

TXM Recruit is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Production Manager to oversee production operations at their Milton Keynes site. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering-focused leader to take ownership of production performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure operations meet customer delivery, quality, cost and output requirements.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead and develop a large, multi-functional team, ensuring resources are used effectively, production plans are achieved and high standards of safety, quality and productivity are maintained.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production operations, ensuring delivery, quality, cost and output targets are consistently achieved.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on productivity, resource utilisation, labour efficiency and waste reduction.
• Oversee short- and medium-term production planning, while supporting the implementation of longer-term operational plans.
• Manage departmental budgets and maintain financial control across products and projects.
• Lead, motivate and develop a large production team, setting clear objectives and maintaining high standards of performance.
• Work closely with internal departments, including Quality, HR, Finance and Commercial, to ensure effective coordination and delivery.
• Monitor team competencies, identify training requirements and support individual development plans to build a flexible and capable workforce.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers, resolving operational issues efficiently.
• Ensure accurate production reporting, operational records and maintenance information are maintained.
• Take responsibility for health, safety and environmental standards, including workplace housekeeping and incident investigations where required.
• Ensure equipment and materials are used efficiently, minimising waste and maximising operational effectiveness.
• Support senior operational leadership when required.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong engineering background and proven experience managing production operations and large, multi-functional teams. You will be a confident leader who can balance day-to-day operational demands with longer-term improvement initiatives.
You will also bring:

• Experience managing production teams within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and improve performance.
• Experience in production planning, resource management and continuous improvement.
• Financial awareness, including experience managing budgets and profit and loss.
• The ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and external customers.
• A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A Level 4/5 Certificate in Leadership and Management and an HNC or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• A permanent, full-time opportunity within an established engineering environment.
• The opportunity to lead a large team and make a direct impact on production performance.
• The chance to drive operational improvements and develop team capability.
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• A 37-hour working week. 07:30 - 15:30 with early Friday Finish! (Flexability on this)
• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Interested?
If you have the engineering background and leadership experience to succeed in this role, TXM Recruit would welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you.
Apply today with your CV, and a member of the TXM Recruit team will be in touch to discuss the position in more detail.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you

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