Production Manager

Production Manager – Manufacturing Location: Abingdon, UK Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Excellent Benefits We are proud to be working in partnership with our manufacturing client, a global leader in technology, in the search for a highly capable Production Manager to join their UK manufacturing operation based in Abingdon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced individual to take ownership of a key leadership role within a world-class engineering and technology business. The Role This a pivotal position and will manage all aspects of production for each project, implementing pre-defined production plans and ensuring resources are effectively balanced. You will lead the entire production process as a hands-on, people-oriented leader, leveraging your strong background in manufacturing, process improvement, and Lean principles methodologies. Production Manager Key Responsibilities Include: Planning and managing production resources to meet output and financial targets Monitoring production progress and ensuring timely delivery of products Upholding quality standards across all manufacturing processes Leading, coaching, and developing production staff through structured performance frameworks Driving process improvements using Lean tools and best practices Creating a culture of continuous improvement and team collaboration Tracking production KPIs and initiating improvement plans Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and maintaining housekeeping standards  The Ideal Production Manager would be: Experience within a manufacturing environment Previous success in a production management role Deep understanding of ERP systems and production planning Proven track record in applying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies Encouraging leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills  What’s on Offer for you as a Production Manager? Competitive salary and benefits package 25 days holiday Generous Pension Contributions Private Health Care Employee Assistance Program  If you’re a hands-on Production Manager with a passion for excellence and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Contact David Thompson at Orion Reading. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website. INDKA