Production Manager - Astrea

As Production Manager, you'll take ownership of our production operation, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and on schedule. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and motivating the production team to deliver outstanding performance.

Planning, coordinating and managing daily manufacturing activities.

Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer demand.

Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality and cost performance.

Managing production resources, machinery and equipment to maximise uptime.

Working closely with Engineering and other departments to achieve business objectives.

Monitoring production performance, KPIs and operational standards.

Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and company procedures.

Identifying risks and communicating operational issues to senior management.

Coaching, developing and supporting team members to achieve their full potential.

Managing day-to-day employee performance and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).

Significant experience managing manufacturing or production teams within an engineering environment.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent organisational and planning abilities.

Experience driving productivity and continuous improvement.

A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.