Production Manager

Waverley Source: WhatJobs

£38,700–£47,300

Production Manager - Lead, Optimise, Deliver
£43,000 plus company bonus scheme
Surrey
Permanent
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of production operations within a growing UK business that plays a vital role in delivering life-safety equipment used in buildings across the country.
We're looking for a proactive and organised Production Manager who can lead from the front, inspire a team, and ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule.
The Role
As Production Manager, you'll take responsibility for organising and running production processes and facilities, ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll oversee production operatives and play a key role in maintaining operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities

Monitor and manage workshop throughput to meet delivery schedules
Communicate delays or issues proactively to customer services
Lead, review, and develop production operatives through regular performance management
Manage purchasing and storage of workshop consumables
Oversee the T&E process, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
Ensure all Health & Safety regulations and standards are consistently met

What Success Looks Like

High-performing, well-utilised production team
Strong forward planning and consistent production quality
Clear and accurate communication between operations and customer services
On-time completion of all production aligned to dispatch demands
Clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment

Why This Role Is Attractive

Join a growing UK manufacturing company
Work in a small, supportive team environment
Be part of producing life-safety equipment used in buildings nationwide
Excellent culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement
Competitive salary and strong benefits package

Company Culture & Values
Culture is at the heart of this organisation. You'll be part of a supportive, positive environment where everyone contributes to shared success.
Core values include:

Get Stuff Done - Taking ownership and delivering results efficiently
Do What's Right - Prioritising safety, quality, and integrity
Keep Getting Better - Continuously improving processes, products, and ways of working

Requirements
About You
You're a confident leader with a strong background in manufacturing or workshop environments. You know how to get the best out of people while maintaining high standards and staying calm under pressure.
You will bring: