Production Manager

Take ownership of production and a seat on the management teamFlexible hours and a relaxed, down-to-earth culture25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension with up to 5% matched, healthcare cash plan and a shares schemeOffice-based, a 15-minute walk from the stationThis isn t a role where you keep an established production line ticking over - it s one where you get to shape how production runs.Our client is a specialist manufacturer of test equipment, with a globally recognised name, serving customers in aerospace and defence amongst other markets. The business is very busy, the order book is full, and the team has grown significantly over the past year. You ll lead the largest team in the business, make the decisions and change how things are done. You ll have the autonomy to do it, in a small business with a flat structure where everyone knows everyone and there s no bureaucracy to wade through.It s a varied challenge. One product range is mature and stable, but obsolescence and lead times keep you on your toes. The other is a highly configurable product where every unit is different and things change daily. You ll work closely with Engineering to improve both, one sub-assembly at a time, while production carries on.What you ll be doing:Leading a small production and service team, working alongside an experienced production supervisor who looks after day-to-day planning and schedulingRe-laying out the production area, improving flow and applying lean principles to deliver ..... full job details .....