Production Manager

Why You Should ApplyA South Wales SME manufacturer is investing in its shop floor and needs a hands-on Production Manager to drive the next stage of growth. You will report into senior leadership and sit between the management team and the shop floor, with the autonomy to make decisions and the trust to act on them.Real Autonomy: Decisions get made quickly here. Your ideas will get tested in days, not months, and you will have the backing to follow them through.Visible Leadership: The team needs a manager who leads from the front, not from an office. You will set the tone on the shop floor and bring confidence back to the group.Room to Grow: The business is scaling, and there is a clear pathway for the right person to develop into a broader operations role over the next 2 to 3 years.What You''ll Be DoingYou will run production, leading a team of around 30 staff and a small team of supervisors. You will spend most of your week on the floor, lifting standards day to day.Key responsibilities:Plan, schedule, and balance workflow across multiple product linesDrive output, OTIF, and right-first-time quality against ISO 9001Coach supervisors so they can manage their teams with confidenceLead practical improvement work using 5S, PDCA, and root cause analysisWork closely with the senior team on technical decisions and product detailBring structure, discipline, and a positive culture to a tight-knit teamWhat You''ll Need To ApplyProven production leadership in an SME manufacturing ..... full job details .....