Production Manager

Creative Instrumentation Ltd is a specialist subcontract engineering and manufacturing company supporting customers across the Aerospace, Medical, Defence, Oil & Gas and Scientific sectors.

We provide high-precision manufacturing and assembly services including:

* Electron Beam Welding (EBW)

* TIG Welding

* Vacuum Brazing

* CNC & Manual Machining

* Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Assembly

* Inspection & Calibration

We are looking to recruit an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and help develop a world-class production environment.

The Role

The Production Manager will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of production operations across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role within a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment where quality, planning, delivery performance and continuous improvement are critical.

The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Technical Sales to ensure customer requirements are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Production

Manage daily production activities across machining, welding, brazing, assembly and inspection departments

Lead production planning activities using the Progress Plus ERP system

Monitor shop floor loading, work centre capacity and delivery performance

Ensure production schedules are achieved in line with customer requirements

Drive improvements in productivity and efficiency

Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, motivate and develop production personnel across multiple departments

Promote a positive, accountable and safety-focused culture

Ensure effective communication between departments

Health & Safety

Ensure safe systems of work are maintained throughout production

Monitor compliance with company Health & Safety procedures

Promote housekeeping and assist to implement 6S standards

Continuous Improvement

Drive Lean Manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives

Improve workflow efficiency and labour utilisation

Develop KPI reporting for production performance

Support implementation of improved manufacturing systems and processes

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Previous experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor within manufacturing

Experience working in a low-volume, high-mix engineering environment

Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling

Experience leading multidisciplinary manufacturing teams

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within manufacturing

IT literate with experience using ERP/MRP systems

Desirable

Experience within Aerospace, Medical, Defence or Precision Engineering sectors

Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO quality systems

Experience using Progress Plus ERP

Understanding of welding, machining or vacuum technologies

Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience

The contracted hours for this position are 8am- 4pm Monday -Thursday and 8am-1.30pm Fridays
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed