Production Manager

Production Manager - Haywards Heath, West Sussex - up to £75,000

We're recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of a globally respected manufacturing business based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. This is a senior, site based leadership role offering a salary of up to £75,000 for the right candidate.

This is not just a process role. Our client is looking for a Production Manager with genuine people skills. Someone who leads with presence, earns respect on the production floor, and knows how to get the best out of a team. It's a great business with a positive culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

What the Role Involves

Leading Team Leaders and production staff across multiple production zones
Driving output, quality, and OTIF performance through engaged, motivated teams
Championing Lean and continuous improvement using VTPS methodology
Collaborating with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR
Managing budgets, labour costs, and KPIs with a hands-on leadership style
Maintaining compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 standardsWhat you'll need

5+ years in a manufacturing or production leadership role
A strong track record as a people manager. Coaching, developing, and motivating teams
Experience managing Team Leaders in a multidisciplinary environment
Lean manufacturing knowledge (Yellow Belt or equivalent a plus)
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, ideally SAP
Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations (desirable, not essential)Key Skills

People leadership | Lean / CI | Production planning | Team development | SAP / ERP | Budget management | ISO 45001 | ISO 9001 | VTPS

If you're an experienced Production Manager looking for a role where your leadership style is valued as much as your technical knowledge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed