Production Manager

Production Manager | Lean & Scale-Up | Up to £60,000

A well-established manufacturer in Rochester is looking for a Production Manager to help the business grow without simply adding space or headcount.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will run the shop floor, put practical lean systems in place and get more from the current factory and team — better flow, less waste, higher quality and on-time despatch.

The role

• Lead production cell leads and teams day to day
• Put simple lean systems in place and keep them used
• Run a daily production meeting and keep workstations organised
• Give the team time to make small, practical improvements
• Time jobs properly so costs and capacity are clear
• Reduce rework and get to the root cause of quality issues
• Improve factory layout and flow so work can move more easily
• Help plan labour, cross-train the team and keep inventory under control
• Maintain health and safety standards and build working relationships across departments

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years in a senior manufacturing leadership role
• Proven experience putting lean processes in place, not just talking about them
• Confidence leading, coaching and developing a shop-floor team
• Strong problem-solving and a practical, can-do approach
• MRP / production planning experience would be useful

The package

• Up to around £60,000 , with flexibility for the right person
• Based in Rochester
• Opportunity to shape how the factory runs during a period of growth