Production Manager

£60,000 – £70,000 Silverstone (with initial travel to London)

A rare opportunity to build a factory from scratch.

An exciting, fast-growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Production Manager to be the first operational leader at a brand-new manufacturing site. This is a career-defining role for someone who thrives on ownership, autonomy, and the challenge of setting up a high-performing production operation from a shell.

During the first 3–6 months, you will travel to London for product training and knowledge transfer before moving full-time to the Silverstone site.

The Role

You will have full accountability for the site, including people, processes, and performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the site from day one, setting up production workflows, KPIs, and operating rhythms
• Building and developing the production team and support functions
• Embedding a Lean / Operational Excellence culture (5S, TPM, RCCA, one-piece flow, waste reduction)
• Driving performance across safety, quality, OTD, lead times, costs, WIP, and OPEX
• Supporting new product introductions, prototype builds, and work transfers
• Planning capacity and capability to meet current and future demand
• Developing financial forecasts and operational budgets
• Creating a collaborative, high-engagement culture focused on continuous improvement

About You

• Experienced Production / Manufacturing leader with 5 years in operational management
• Proven track record in setting up or scaling a new or rapidly growing manufacturing site
• Background in regulated industries (Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Pharma, Food etc.)
• Hands-on leadership style with strong Lean / Continuous Improvement experience
• Skilled at managing multi-disciplinary teams, driving operational excellence, and embedding a high-performance culture

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one and shape the future of a new manufacturing operation.