Production Manager

Production Manager | Lean & Scale-Up | Up to £60,000

A well-established manufacturer in Rochester is looking for a Production Manager to help the business grow without simply adding space or headcount.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will run the shop floor, put practical lean systems in place and get more from the current factory and team — better flow, less waste, higher quality and on-time despatch.

The role

• Lead production cell leads and teams day to day

• Put simple lean systems in place and keep them used

• Run a daily production meeting and keep workstations organised

• Give the team time to make small, practical improvements

• Time jobs properly so costs and capacity are clear

• Reduce rework and get to the root cause of quality issues

• Improve factory layout and flow so work can move more easily

• Help plan labour, cross-train the team and keep inventory under control

• Maintain health and safety standards and build working relationships across departments

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years in a senior manufacturing leadership role

• Proven experience putting lean processes in place, not just talking about them

• Confidence leading, coaching and developing a shop-floor team

• Strong problem-solving and a practical, can-do approach

• MRP / production planning experience would be useful

The package

• Up to around £60,000, with flexibility for the right person

• Based in Rochester

• Opportunity to shape how the factory runs during a period of growth