Production Manager (Highlift)

Job Description:

What does the role look like?

Were seeking a process driven Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives on structure, performance excellence, and developing teams to achieve consistently high standards of safety, quality, and output. The ideal candidate will be from an industrial Manufacturing environment.

Youll play a key part in embedding greater compliance & driving production governance across the team, while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement throughout the production process.

•tLead and inspire a team of around 30 production staff, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational priorities.
•tDrive a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement, underpinned by clear KPIs and performance standards.
•tManage daily production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to achieve delivery targets.
•tMonitor and improve production efficiency, quality performance, and safety standards.
•tDevelop and coach team leaders and operators to enhance capability, engagement, and ownership.
•tUtilise and evolve Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as Lean, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Work to optimise processes.
•tCollaborate with engineering, planning, and quality functions to identify and resolve production challenges.
•tOversee performance tracking, absence management, and workforce development to ensure consistent operational performance.
•tPromote adaptability and problem-solving to maintain high standards in a fast-moving environment.

Job Requirements:

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:
•\tProven experience managing production operations in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
•\tExcellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
•\tSound knowledge of production scheduling, resource management, and process optimisation.

Desirable skills:
•\tExcellent understanding of quality, safety, and compliance standards.
•\tExperience using and embedding Continuous Improvement methodologies.
•\tAnalytical mindset with strong planning and organisational abilities.
•\tHNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
•\tAdaptable, structured, and confident decision-maker with strong communication skills.

Job Ident #: 167393

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com