Production Manager

Production Manager Poole Production Manager Salary: £38,650 – £45,200 Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered. Production Manager Overview: Own production planning, capacity and schedule adherence with 1 to 3 month visibility Drive OTIF delivery through tight daily and weekly governance, priorities and escalation Lead the team on targets, discipline and performance management, supporting the Foreman Embed right-first-time standards, quality control and RCCA to stop repeat issues Implement planning tools and support the rollout of a new SAP system for stronger control  This Production Manager role reports into senior leadership and exists to stabilise and improve production performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The current Production Foreman has been carrying planning and capacity responsibilities and it has become too much, so this hire is about restructure and growth. You will lead from the front on planning discipline, keeping delivery under control, and making sure quality standards are met first time. They are open to an up-and-coming Production Manager who can handle day-to-day production pressure and bring structure, pace and accountability. Day-to-day responsibilities of a Production Manager Own and manage the production plan aligned to sales demand, capacity and material availability Lead monthly and weekly scheduling, resolving constraints and risks ahead of execution Maintain capacity vs demand visibility and adjust plans to protect delivery commitments (up to 3 months ahead) Drive schedule adherence and reduce reactive firefighting Carry out daily and weekly MRP runs for builds, sub-assemblies and spares Implement and maintain planning tools, trackers and governance to support consistent execution Drive planning meetings with clear communication on progress, actions and expectations Take accountability for OTIF delivery performance and record delays with RCA to prevent recurrence Create job cards for all cells, setting targets and smoothing flow from sub-build to final build, test and packing Escalate and remove blockers quickly with Engineering, Purchasing and Operations Champion right-first-time culture, adherence to ISO frameworks and robust work instructions Work closely with QA to strengthen quality control and incoming goods checks where needed Lead RCCA and corrective actions for quality and process failures Drive Lean and continuous improvement using data and KPIs to prioritise actions Lead people management: 1-to-1s, performance management, skills matrix, cross-training and development plans Ensure full Health & Safety compliance and safe working practices  What they’re looking for - Production Manager Proven production leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong production planning, scheduling and capacity management capability Track record of delivering to plan and tight deadlines with clear OTIF ownership Strong communication and leadership, able to drive targets, discipline and accountability High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality standards and right-first-time output Confident making data-driven decisions under pressure and escalating early Working knowledge of Lean / continuous improvement methods Clear understanding of how production integrates with the wider business and supply chain  Desirable - Production Manager Electro-mechanical manufacturing experience ERP/MRP planning tools experience, including involvement in SAP rollout or adoption Lean or Six Sigma qualifications Engineering or manufacturing qualification (or equivalent experience)What’s on offer - Production Manager £38,650 – £45,200 salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension Early finish Fridays  How to apply for the Production Manager position If you’re interested in this Production Manager role, get in touch for a confidential chat. Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)