Job Description

Production Manager – Lead, Optimise, Deliver
£43,000 plus company bonus scheme
Surrey
Permanent

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of production operations within a growing UK business that plays a vital role in delivering life-safety equipment used in buildings across the country.

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Production Manager who can lead from the front, inspire a team, and ensure production runs smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule.

The Role

As Production Manager, you’ll take responsibility for organising and running production processes and facilities, ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you’ll oversee production operatives and play a key role in maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage workshop throughput to meet delivery schedules
• Communicate delays or issues proactively to customer services
• Lead, review, and develop production operatives through regular performance management
• Manage purchasing and storage of workshop consumables
• Oversee the T&E process, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure all Health & Safety regulations and standards are consistently met

What Success Looks Like

• High-performing, well-utilised production team
• Strong forward planning and consistent production quality
• Clear and accurate communication between operations and customer services
• On-time completion of all production aligned to dispatch demands
• Clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Join a growing UK manufacturing company
• Work in a small, supportive team environment
• Be part of producing life-safety equipment used in buildings nationwide
• Excellent culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary and strong benefits package

Company Culture & Values

Culture is at the heart of this organisation. You’ll be part of a supportive, positive environment where everyone contributes to shared success.

Core values include:

• Get Stuff Done – Taking ownership and delivering results efficiently
• Do What’s Right – Prioritising safety, quality, and integrity
• Keep Getting Better – Continuously improving processes, products, and ways of working

Requirements

About You

You’re a confident leader with a strong background in manufacturing or workshop environments. You know how to get the best out of people while maintaining high standards and staying calm under pressure.

You will bring:

• Proven experience leading teams
• A qualification in manufacturing, assembly, or prefabrication
• At least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing/workshop setting
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities
• Experience with IT systems for job planning and stock control
• Excellent organisation, planning, and communication skills
• The ability to coach, train, and develop others
• A proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented approach

Benefits

• £43,000 annual salary
• Growth Bonus – share in the company’s success
• Free on-site parking
• Free lunch provided daily
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days
• Your birthday off
• Early finish every other Friday (2 hours earlier)

If you're ready to step into a role where your leadership directly impacts performance, people, and delivery—this could be the perfect next move.