Lead. Improve. Inspire. Drive operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Production Manager to lead the operations at our Newbury site. If you’re passionate about performance, safety, and continuous improvement — and thrive on driving results through people — this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a critical leadership role.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Production Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of our manufacturing operations. You’ll lead by example, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability are embedded in everything we do. You’ll manage a dedicated team, control site costs, champion process improvements, and work closely with other departments to deliver our business goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Leading all site activities to ensure efficient, safe and timely production that meets and exceeds business targets
Driving a strong Health & Safety culture, meeting all legal and company standards
Overseeing production performance and implementing OEE improvements across operations
Managing labour and resources effectively to maximise site productivity
Championing continuous improvement and innovation in all areas including quality, maintenance, energy and waste
Building and developing a high-performing team through coaching, training and performance management
Overseeing HR matters including absence, lateness and discipline with consistency and fairness
Collaborating cross-functionally with Commercial, Logistics and Supply Chain teams to ensure business alignment
Reporting key operational metrics and managing site costs to meet budget expectations
Leading with a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset – always looking for better ways to work