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Salary: £40-45k DOE

We are working with a leading manufacturing business in Worcestershire that is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take on a key leadership role within their operations.

The Role:

This is a hands-on operational leadership position, overseeing a diverse manufacturing process environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) initiatives, ensuring production efficiency, continuous improvement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage production teams, ensuring operational efficiency and high performance across the site.

  • Drive SQDCP metrics to improve safety, quality, and delivery while optimising costs.

  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing performance.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, HSE regulations, and company policies.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the production team.

  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to support business objectives.

    What We Are Looking For:

  • Proven experience in heavy manufacturing, particularly in alloy components production.

  • Experience in finishing or machining processes would be beneficial, especially in an aerospace or automotive environment.

  • Strong people leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop teams in a high-paced production setting.

  • Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence.

  • A structured, results-driven approach with the ability to manage change and deliver improvements.

  • Good knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance within a manufacturing setting.

    Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

    Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

    By applying through Green Folk Recruitment, you consent to share your information with our client for recruitment purposes. We handle your data with care, aligning with our privacy policy for recruitment-related activities. Please be informed that all final hiring decisions rests solely with our client. Should you have any inquiries, kindly direct them to Green Folk Recruitment for a transparent and streamlined recruitment experience. Green Folk Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy

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