Production Manager

NegotiableSouthampton, England Permanent Production Manager - MilitaryDepartment: MilitaryShift: Early Shift (Mon-Thu 06:00-14:15 | Fri 06:00-12:00)Reports To: Senior Production ManagerSecurity & EligibilityBPSS clearance is required for this role and must be maintained throughout employment. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain this clearance.The OpportunityWe're looking for an experienced Shop Floor Manager to lead and develop production teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.You'll be responsible for delivering production plans, driving On Time Start (OTS) and On Time Finish (OTF) performance, reducing production delays, and creating a culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.This is a great opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader to make a real impact within a complex, high-performance production operation.What You'll Be DoingLeading PeopleLead, motivate and develop production teamsSupport coaching, training and career developmentDrive engagement, attendance and team performancePromote a positive, safety-first cultureDriving Production PerformanceDeliver production plans safely, on time and to quality standardsMaximise efficiency, productivity and resource utilisationMonitor performance against production targets and budgetsIdentify and resolve operational challengesSupport other Production Managers when requiredQuality, Safety & Continuous ImprovementEnsure compliance with all quality, safety and environmental standardsMaintain high housekeeping and operational standardsLead continuous improvement and waste reduction initiativesInvestigate incidents and implement corrective actionsAnalyse production data to drive performance improvementsCommunication & Stakeholder ManagementLead team briefings and operational reviewsCommunicate business objectives and performance expectationsWork closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve deliveryAct as the key link between employees and managementWhat You'll BringEssentialExperience in a manufacturing supervisory or management roleStrong understanding of production, inventory control and manufacturing operationsExcellent leadership and people management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityGood IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsDesirableSix Sigma or continuous improvement experienceExperience within aerospace, defence or another regulated manufacturing environmentKnowledge of compliance, quality and operational performance managementExperience managing budgets and production costsWhat We're Looking ForResults-driven mindsetStrong leadership and coaching skillsExcellent planning and organisational abilitiesCommercial awarenessAbility to influence and motivate othersCollaborative and proactive approachFocus on continuous improvement and operational excellenceWhy Apply?This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing team within a complex manufacturing environment, driving operational excellence, developing people, and delivering critical production objectives.What's My Next Step?If you're an experienced Production Manager looking for your next leadership challenge, apply now.