ATS Company: ATS Corporation
Requisition ID: 15547
Location:Edenbridge, ENG, GB, TN8 6HF
Date: Sep 2, 2025

PRODUCTION MANAGER

MARCO, a globally recognised automation and technology company and part of the ATS Group, is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead our dedicated production and assembly team based in Edenbridge, Kent.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the production team and work closely with sales, design procurement and project management teams to ensure the efficient build and always on-time delivery of complex customer orders.
This is a fast-paced mechanical engineering role which relies on successful interaction with all key stakeholders and exceptional planning and organisation skills.

• Leading high performing, multi-discipline assembly teams to complete varying, complex solutions that meet customer demand. Planning resource and prioritising activities accordingly.
• Working collaboratively with other key stakeholders including the sales, design, procurement and projects teams to ensure products are delivered right first time, in full and on time.
• Working with Project Managers to define organisation and work breakdown required to deliver customer needs and mapping key strategic milestones accordingly.
• Managing all elements of the employee lifecycle for the Production Team as required, including onboarding, upskilling and regular appraisal, and achieving key performance indicator (KPI) team metrics.
• Leading on health and safety initiatives, training and audits to drive a ‘safety first’ culture and ensuring a compliant and always safe working environment.
• Supporting in companywide initiatives and projects as part of short and long-term business objectives.
• Assisting the Operations Director in defining and delivering the evolving manufacturing strategy, including resource allocation, to ensure projects are delivered in full, on time and on budget.