Production Manager (Day Shift)

Due to an operational restructure at our Bamber Bridge Manufacturing site we are creating several new opportunities for experiencedProduction Managersto join our team.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team you will provide strong operational leadership ensuring safeefficientand high-quality manufacturing performance. You will take full ownership of your production area supporting the Value Stream Senior Manager to deliver customer requirements improve processes and develop high-performing teams. You will also act as deputy for the Value Stream Senior Manager when.

Key Responsibilities

Health Safety & Environment

• Ensure a safe working environment through full compliance with Health & Safety policies safe systems of work and correct PPE usage.

• IdentifyHSE risks and implement corrective and preventative improvements.

• Drive initiatives that minimise the environmental impact of manufacturing activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Operate in line with company Quality Management Systems ISO9001 and all relevant procedures.

• Ensure all processes SOPs and control procedures are understood adhered to and appropriately trained out.

• Investigate and resolve safety or quality defects using effective Root Cause Analysis.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance andidentifyimprovement opportunities.

Operational Leadership

• Leadcoachand develop manufacturing teams to build ahigh performanceculture and a strong One Team ethos.

• Ensure production schedules are achieved OTIF by managing resources effectively andmonitoringstandard operating times.

• Maintainaccurateskills matrices resourceplansand training/development needs.

• Promote continuous improvement employeeengagementand cultural change across the area.

Performance Cost & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse manufacturing performancemetrics;develop and deliver recovery plans where needed.

• Manage direct/indirect budgets forecast costssubmitinvestmentproposalsand calculate ROI for improvements.

• Identifyand deliver cost reduction initiatives to strengthen the manufacturing cost base.

• Lead structured CI activities using tools such as Standard Work Value Stream Mapping 5S Kaizen and Kanban.

• Support APQP processes for new productsprocessesand engineering changes.

• Oversee pilot builds and prototypes to ensure smooth industrialisation and high first-time quality.

Process & Asset Management

• Ensure processes and procedures are robust controlled and continuously improved.

• Maintain asset reliability through autonomous maintenance and calibration compliance.

• Drive strong manufacturing governance including project oversight RAID analysis resourceplanningand budgeting.

Stakeholder Supplier & Contractor Management

• Build strong working relationships across the value stream and wider business.

• Ensure effective management of supplierscontractorsand visitors including adherence topermitsystems and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate withlogisticstomaintaincorrect material levels and explore opportunities to reduce inventory.

People Leadership & HR Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment onboarding performancedevelopmentand wellbeing.

• Complete performance reviews set SMARTobjectivesand ensure mandatory compliance training is completed.

• Champion engagement communication and change leadership within your team.

About You

Essential

• Degree HND BTEC NVQ Level 5 or equivalent qualification in manufacturingengineeringor a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of Lean tools (e.g. 5 Why Kaizen problem solving WCM).

• Experience in Health & Safety management.

• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating teams.

• Excellent communicator with strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills.

• Demonstrated experience delivering KPIs and managing production performance.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings PFMEAs and control plans.

• Working knowledge of ISO9001.

• Competent in Microsoft Office.

• Experience with budgetingforecastingand basic financial principles.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SAP or M3.

• Green Belt or other improvement/Lean qualification.

• IOSH Managing Safely certification.

• Project Management qualification.

Why Join Us At Baxi were passionate about innovation and sustainability. Youll work in a supportive inclusive culture that values growth and collaboration. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of energy.

Ready to lead the change Apply now and be part of the evolution!

What we offer:

Our package is made up of basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer 25 days holiday in addition to standard UK Bank holidays income protection a contributory pension maternity paternity sick pay schemes staff discounts and more.