Production Manager

Location: Onsite

Salary: £55,000–£65,000 (DOE)

ReeVR are partnered with an established and growing aerospace business that are seeing to appoint a Production Manager to lead and control production cells, ensuring on-time delivery of products to the required quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking aerospace organisation at a pivotal stage of growth. You will take responsibility for leading production operations, driving performance, and ensuring on-time delivery to the highest quality standards, while playing a central role in shaping the future of the manufacturing function.

The appointed Production Manager will carry out the following duties

Oversee the production process in line with the production schedule.

• Ensure planned KPIs for efficiency and performance are met or exceeded.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational objectives.
• Establish and maintain high standards of operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including reduction of planned hours.
• Ensure products are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to procedures to achieve first-pass quality targets.
• Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports and oversee appraisals across production areas.
• Promote continuous improvement across quality and operational performance.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Manage manufacturing operations in line with company operating guidelines.
• Foster accountability through effective coaching and performance management.
• Assess staffing and skills requirements, developing plans to address gaps.
• Set manufacturing priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Ensure departmental performance aligns with wider business objectives.

The selected Production Manager will need to meet the following key requirements for the position.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering or Operations Management (or related discipline).
• 5–10 years’ experience within a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within aerospace or a regulated industry.