Production Manager
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- England,East of England,Essex,Chelmsford
- Full Time, Permanent
- £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Production Manager – Precision Engineering
Location: North Essex
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Senior Leadership Team benefits
Reports to: General Manager
Direct Reports: Planner, Team Leaders & Machinists (20+, growing)
Join a Growing, High-Performance Engineering Business
Our client is an expanding, and we are looking for a forward-thinking Production Manager to join a Senior Leadership Team. This is a key strategic role within a mixed manufacturing environment that spans own-product volume manufacture, high-spec subcontract work, NPI handover, aerospace and defence production.
If you’re a strong operational leader with deep technical credibility and a passion for driving performance, quality and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As Production Manager, you will take full ownership of:
Daily production output and operational stability
Continuous improvement and lean optimisation
Developing a high-performing, multi-skilled production team
Ensuring compliance with aerospace/defence standards including AS9100
Supporting company growth and strategic decision-making
You’ll work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning and the wider SLT to build a scalable, efficient, right-first-time production environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Contribute to business strategy, growth plans and operational improvement.
*Present clear KPI reporting and performance trends.
*Own production performance, workflow stability and capacity planning.
*Oversee smooth NPI handovers and eliminate bottlenecks through structured corrective action.
*Maintain compliance with AS9100 or equivalent aerospace standards.
*Embed a zero-compromise, right-first-time quality culture.
*Lead, coach and develop a skilled team of machinists and team leaders.
*Conduct performance reviews and address underperformance effectively.
*Improve labour productivity, machine utilisation and reduce scrap/rework.
*Protect margins across subcontract and own-product manufacturing.
Experience & Qualifications
We are looking for someone with:
*5+ years’ production leadership in precision engineering
*Experience in aerospace and/or defence manufacturing
*Strong understanding of CNC milling, turning and high-spec component manufacture
*Confidence using ERP/MRP systems and Excel for KPI reporting
*Background managing teams of skilled machinists
Apply Now
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a rapidly growing engineering business where your leadership will have a direct impact on performance, culture and future success.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we’d love to speak with you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Location: North Essex
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Senior Leadership Team benefits
Reports to: General Manager
Direct Reports: Planner, Team Leaders & Machinists (20+, growing)
Join a Growing, High-Performance Engineering Business
Our client is an expanding, and we are looking for a forward-thinking Production Manager to join a Senior Leadership Team. This is a key strategic role within a mixed manufacturing environment that spans own-product volume manufacture, high-spec subcontract work, NPI handover, aerospace and defence production.
If you’re a strong operational leader with deep technical credibility and a passion for driving performance, quality and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As Production Manager, you will take full ownership of:
Daily production output and operational stability
Continuous improvement and lean optimisation
Developing a high-performing, multi-skilled production team
Ensuring compliance with aerospace/defence standards including AS9100
Supporting company growth and strategic decision-making
You’ll work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning and the wider SLT to build a scalable, efficient, right-first-time production environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Contribute to business strategy, growth plans and operational improvement.
*Present clear KPI reporting and performance trends.
*Own production performance, workflow stability and capacity planning.
*Oversee smooth NPI handovers and eliminate bottlenecks through structured corrective action.
*Maintain compliance with AS9100 or equivalent aerospace standards.
*Embed a zero-compromise, right-first-time quality culture.
*Lead, coach and develop a skilled team of machinists and team leaders.
*Conduct performance reviews and address underperformance effectively.
*Improve labour productivity, machine utilisation and reduce scrap/rework.
*Protect margins across subcontract and own-product manufacturing.
Experience & Qualifications
We are looking for someone with:
*5+ years’ production leadership in precision engineering
*Experience in aerospace and/or defence manufacturing
*Strong understanding of CNC milling, turning and high-spec component manufacture
*Confidence using ERP/MRP systems and Excel for KPI reporting
*Background managing teams of skilled machinists
Apply Now
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a rapidly growing engineering business where your leadership will have a direct impact on performance, culture and future success.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we’d love to speak with you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Job number 3611808
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