Production Manager

Production Manager – Cheltenham
4-Day Week (Monday to Thursday)

7:30am – 4:00pm | £35,500 per annum

Are you a hands-on and driven Production Manager with knowledge of AS9100? Ready to make a real impact in a friendly, supportive and quality-driven business?

Join a small, collaborative team where your skills and leadership will make a daily difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-established, customer-focused manufacturing company with a strong culture and great values.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management
• Plan and allocate work to Operators, Process Specialists, and Inspectors.
• Ensure work is progressed efficiently through the shop floor.
• Identify and resolve delays or production issues swiftly.

Order & Planning
• Enter customer orders into the manufacturing system and acknowledge orders.
• Coordinate delivery schedules, keeping customers informed.
• Achieve agreed delivery timelines while maintaining high quality standards.

People Management
• Lead, support and develop shop floor teams.
• Approve holidays and manage absence cover.
• Conduct performance appraisals and handle pre-disciplinary matters professionally.

Health & Safety
• Act as Safety Officer and champion a safe, clean, and well-maintained working environment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and statutory regulations.

Training & Compliance
• Identify and coordinate staff training needs.
• Ensure timely calibration and maintenance of equipment.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Experience in a production or operations leadership role in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management standards is essential.
• Familiarity with MRP systems.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator who can build rapport at all levels.
• Proactive, professional, and able to lead by example.

Why Join?
• 4-day working week – enjoy long weekends every week!
• Positive and inclusive team culture.
• Stable business with loyal customer base.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Please send your cv to jillw@rerecruitment.com

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