Area Production Manager

Monday to Friday, Company Car, Laptop and Mobile Phone, Enhanced Pension + Competitive Salary + many other Benefits

We are seeking an experienced production professional to join an established and growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for regional operations, driving performance, developing teams and supporting continued business improvement. You will oversee the effective running of the operation, working closely with management and site teams to maintain high standards, improve processes and deliver against key business objectives.

Commutable locations for the Area Production Manager: Crawley, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Horsham, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Uckfield, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Ashford and surrounding areas.

What's on offer for the Area Production Manager:

• Company car
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Enhanced pension plus benefits
• Permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday
• 40-hour working week
• Excellent long-term career prospects

Key responsibilities for the Area Production Manager:

• Oversee operational performance across a regional area
• Maintain high standards across health & safety, quality and operational procedures
• Manage budgets, expenditure and resource requirements
• Support, coach and develop operational teams
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and performance
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvements where required
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders
• Work closely with senior management to support wider business objectives

Experience required for the Area Production Manager:

• Proven experience as an Area Production Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership position
• Experience working across multiple locations or operational functions
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing operational performance and driving improvements
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and expenditure
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to implement positive change