Production Manager

Sunderland - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration inclusion respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career a better future and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year we are one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career A better future

Were Lear For You.

Location: Sunderland (Washington area) UK
Working model: On-site
Shift: Day shift
Reporting to: Operations Manager

About Lear Corporation Sunderland

Lear Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier of seating and electrical systems with manufacturing operations in over 35 countries and more than 170000 employees worldwide.

The Sunderland site is a key UK manufacturing facility supplying major automotive customers including Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover with advanced seating components and systems. The plant plays an important role in the North East automotive hub which benefits from close proximity to Nissans large vehicle manufacturing operations and broader supply-chain network.

Role Mission

The Production Manager will lead and develop the Sunderland production operations ensuring safe efficient high-quality delivery for automotive customers. This role is crucial to achieving operational targets supporting stable series production and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day production operations within the Sunderland automotive plant
Manage and develop production supervisors and shop-floor teams
Deliver key operational KPIs across Safety Quality Delivery and Cost
Act as a visible hands-on leader on the shop floor
Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental standards
Support production stability customer requirements and programme delivery
Work closely with Quality Engineering Continuous Improvement and Maintenance teams

Required Experience and Skills

Essential
Experience as a Production Manager Manufacturing Manager or Senior Production Supervisor in automotive or high-volume manufacturing
Strong people leadership background in a plant-based environment
Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing and operational KPIs
Strong safety focus and hands-on leadership style

Desirable
Experience supporting major OEM customers (e.g. Nissan JLR)
Automotive Tier 1 supplier experience
Involvement in new product or programme launches

Required Experience:

Manager