Production Manager

Production Manager (125cm) - Blackwood, South Wales - -42,000 - -45,000 per annum

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities within a specialist aviation environment.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

This is a leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering production outputs across multiple work centres. The successful candidate will ensure operational efficiency, maintain high quality and safety standards, and lead teams to achieve delivery targets.

This position is well suited to ex-military personnel with experience in engineering, logistics, operations, or maintenance environments, particularly those accustomed to structured processes, leadership responsibility, and performance-driven delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Performance

- Plan and coordinate production activities to meet delivery deadlines and operational targets.

- Develop and manage detailed production schedules across multiple work centres.

- Monitor output, identify efficiencies, and implement improvements to reduce waste and control costs.

- Resolve operational issues quickly to maintain continuity of production.

- Track performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.

- Identify risks and proactively manage critical paths to ensure on-time delivery.

Compliance & Quality

- Ensure all work meets required quality standards and technical specifications.

- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

- Review and enforce policies and procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to legislation.

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and manage production teams, including shift planning and task allocation.

- Drive performance through effective leadership, coaching, and development of staff.

- Maintain discipline, morale, and a high-performance culture within the team.

- Support cross-functional collaboration to meet operational and business objectives.

Skills & Experience

- Proven experience in leadership and team management within an operational environment.

- Strong planning, coordination, and scheduling capability.

- Experience using IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

- Ability to analyse performance data and communicate findings effectively.

- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate under pressure.

- Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.

- Professional, structured, and proactive approach to work.

This role would suit candidates with backgrounds such as:

- Engineering or technical trades (REME, RAF Engineering, Naval Engineering)

- Logistics, supply chain, or operations management

- Workshop, maintenance, or equipment support environments

- Supervisory or senior NCO roles with responsibility for people and output

Benefits:

- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

- Company pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Company sick pay scheme

- Employee Assistance Programme

- On-site parking

How to Apply:

If you have experience leading teams in a structured, operational environment and are looking to transition your skills into a production leadership role, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV along with a brief covering statement outlining your suitability to Charles McKinney at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd