Production Manager

Production Manager Swindon £55,000 per annum On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations. Production Manager Role Oversee day-to-day production activities across composite manufacturing, including material preparation, lay-up, vacuum bagging, curing, trimming, machining, bonding, assembly, inspection and stores Manage production schedules, ensuring customer deadlines and delivery targets are met Monitor production performance, identifying and addressing any issues affecting output, quality or efficiency Manage and support production supervisors, team leaders and shop floor staff Identify training needs and support the development of the production team Ensure manufacturing activities meet the required quality standards, customer specifications and aerospace regulations, including AS9100 Work closely with Quality to investigate issues, reduce defects and minimise scrap and rework Promote a strong health and safety culture across the production environment Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste and streamline manufacturing processes Monitor key production KPIs, including delivery performance, labour efficiency, output and quality Manage labour resources and support production planning and capacity requirements Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and other departments to ensure production runs smoothly Support new product introductions and ..... full job details .....