Job Description
Are you able to keep production running smoothly in a fast paced environment? Can you lead a team to achieve quality, safety and productivity targets every night?
At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our team in Droitwich Spa, Birmingham!
This is a night shift position – Sunday 2130 – 0545, Monday – Thursday 2200 – 0545.
Why join us?
Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?
We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programmes.
We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.
We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.
At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.
Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, integrity, and teamwork.
What we can offer you:
• An interesting and varied field to work in.
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
• Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.
The Role
As a Production Manager, you will oversee the site during the night shift, with 3 direct reports, Post Cast Team Leader, Pre Cast Team Leader and Maintenance Team Leader. You will provide strategic leadership to ensure that all production and operating facilities operate safely and in compliance with regulatory and internal safety and environmental programmes. You will support business planning and budgeting by developing long-term and short-term cost containment/reduction strategies. As a Production Manager, you will ensure that excellence is achieved through a high-performance culture with strong continuous improvement and lean manufacturing ethic. Supporting Quality Lead, you will complete Audit Quality Compliance throughout the factor, and develop annual operations revenue, capital budget, and quarterly forecast updates.
Interested?
If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:
• Degree or equivalent in engineering, metallurgy, operational or commercial discipline, or relevant experience.
• Green Belt or Black Belt in Lean Manufacturing or equivalent.
• Knowledge of investment casting technologies, process and manufacturing methods.
• Previous People Management (essential)
• Previous experience within a similar role.
To Apply
Apply online.
We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.
Equal opportunities
Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact careers@doncasters.com.
