Sittingbourne, Kent | Competitive + Benefits | Day Shift
Manufacturing Leadership | Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement
Senex Recruitment is working with a successful and well-established manufacturing business seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a busy production operation in Kent.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you will play a key role in driving productivity, maintaining quality standards, developing teams, and fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement and safety.
You’ll be a visible presence on the shop floor, supporting Team Leaders, solving operational challenges, and ensuring production targets are achieved efficiently and safely.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and develop Team Leaders and production teams.
Drive daily and weekly production performance against agreed KPIs.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and employee engagement.
Manage performance, training, absence management, and employee development.
Analyse production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
Reduce waste, improve productivity, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
Collaborate closely with planning, maintenance, and operational teams.
Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved.
Produce operational reports covering output, efficiencies, and performance metrics.
Maintain compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
Lead investigations relating to incidents, near misses, and operational issues.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role.
Strong people management and team development capabilities.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to analyse production performance data and implement improvements.
Strong IT skills and confidence using manufacturing systems.
Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques is advantageous.
Experience within process manufacturing, assembly, or high-volume production environments would be beneficial.
What’s On Offer?
Competitive annual salary
Permanent day-shift position (early morning to mid-afternoon)
Performance-related bonus opportunities
Employee share scheme
Health & well being benefits
Discount and rewards platform
Ongoing training and development
Long-term career progression opportunities
Apply For this Production Manager Job
If you’re an experienced Production Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a manufacturing team and make a real impact on performance, we’d like to hear from you.
Contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment on 01424 211872, or apply via the jobs board website.
