Production Manager needed to drive lean manufacturing, streamline processes, and lead growth in a low-medium volume tech business.
Are you a seasoned Production Manager with a passion for driving excellence in manufacturing? This is your chance to take the helm of production activities in a dynamic and innovative technology business, based in Cambridgeshire. This role promises not just a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the satisfaction of making a tangible impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As the Production Manager, you will have full ownership of production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. Your leadership will be pivotal in developing the production team, implementing best-in-class manufacturing practices, and driving operational excellence through lean methodologies.
Key Responsibilities for the Production Manager:
- Lead and manage all aspects of production, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, optimise workflows, and improve efficiency.
- Develop and implement value stream and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and enhance productivity.
- Review, analyse, and act on key operational metrics to improve output and performance.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain) to support new product introduction and ongoing production.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance within the production team.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Production Manager (or similar role) within a technology or manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in managing medium-to-high-value, low-to-medium-volume production.
- Expert knowledge of lean manufacturing, with hands-on experience applying lean principles.
- Skilled in value stream mapping and process mapping.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to review metrics and implement data-driven improvements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- A proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail.
What’s on Offer:
- A pivotal role in a growing, innovative technology business.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Scope to implement your ideas and make a measurable impact.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a forward-thinking organisation, this role is your next big step.
For more information or to apply to this Production Manager role, please contact Cathy Swain.
You can reach out via email at cswain@versorecruitment.com or call on 01582 350053.