Production Manager

As the Production Manager you will lead all production activities across a large-scale manufacturing site in Swansea. You'll translate site strategy into operational excellence, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved while building a high-performing, future-ready operations team. Client Details Our client is a global manufacturing leader operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are critical. The business invests heavily in its people, processes, and technology, offering long-term career development and the opportunity to make a genuine impact at site and group level. Description Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all production activities across production operations on site Own site production performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and waste Translate business and site strategy into clear operational plans and priorities Lead, coach, and develop a large operations team (3 direct reports, ~165 indirect) Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, 6S, SMED, waste reduction, and OpEx Deliver productivity, quality, and safety targets in line with site KPIs Support major engineering and capital investment projects Optimise working capital through improved inventory management Build succession plans, capability development, and training programs across Operations Act as a visible leader, role-modelling safety-first behaviours at all times Profile Ideal Candidate Profile You'll be a confident, hands-on production leader with credibility to lead on the shop floor. You'll bring: 5-7+ years' management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong background in production leadership within complex operations Proven experience delivering Operational Excellence / CI initiatives Excellent people leadership and stakeholder management skills Strong commercial and financial awareness (budgets, cost control, KPIs) Ability to make clear, timely decisions in a high-pressure environment Engineering or Business degree preferred (Black Belt / advanced qualifications advantageous) Job Offer What's on Offer Opportunity to shape culture, capability, and performance at site level Competitive salary and benefits package Long-term career progression within a global organisation The chance to lead meaningful change, not just manage output