Production Manager

Production Manager High-Impact Leadership Role High Peak

Are you a driven Production Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments? Ready to take full ownership of operations and make a tangible impact every single day?

We're partnering with a leading global manufacturer (confidential) to find a standout Production Manager to lead multi-shift operations and drive performance, discipline, and continuous improvement across the shop floor.

The Opportunity

This is not a sit-behind-the-desk role. You'll be the heartbeat of the operation, leading from the front, making decisions in real time, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and on target.

You'll take ownership of output, performance, and people, building a culture of accountability while delivering measurable improvements.

What You'll Be Doing Operational Leadership

• Own daily production performance across multiple shifts
• Drive on-time delivery and operational efficiency targets
• Ensure full readiness of materials, machinery, and labour before each shift
• Act fast to remove bottlenecks and keep production moving

Performance & Accountability

• Lead daily performance meetings with clear actions and ownership
• Hold teams accountable for safety, quality, and output
• Reduce waste, scrap, and downtime through strong shop floor control
• Use data and KPIs to drive decisions and improvements

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies impacting performance
• Improve workflow, cycle times, and overall productivity
• Partner with engineering to resolve recurring issues
• Embed Lean and 5S principles into daily operations

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders
• Build a high performance culture with clear expectations
• Challenge underperformance constructively and confidently
• Support training and cross skilling across teams

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety first culture
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IATF, ISO)
• Act immediately on risks and maintain safe systems of work

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Production Manager in highly regulated, fast paced manufacturing environment
• Experience managing large teams
• Solid understanding of OEE/OAE and performance metrics
• Confident communicator who can challenge and influence at all levels
• Strong analytical and organisational skills

Bonus points for:

• Automotive sector experience is highly desirable
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge

Why This Role?

• High impact leadership position with real autonomy
• Opportunity to shape culture and drive performance
• Work within a fast paced, globally recognised manufacturing environment
• Competitive salary up to £65,000 + benefits

Interested?

If you're ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and make a real difference - we want to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Equal opportunities are important to us.

We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.