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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed