Production Manager

NexGen Consultancy are currently recruiting for a well established, growing precision engineering company based in Wooburn Green. Due to growth and structure change, our client are looking for a Production Manager to join their current team. OPERATIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILIES DEFINED Answering to – Managing Director The Production Manager role owns the process from the point that PO is received, Job Card raised and Contract Reviewed to Invoice including subcontracted processes Technical * Once CR is completed, carry out a technical review of the part to ensure there are no concerns * Review the routing and adjust operations / sequence for best practice * Manage programming load between 3 programmers on site where required, resolve issues. Review existing programs for improvement with team * Team member when looking at any rejects when things don’t go to plan for improvement Operational * Schedule parts using scheduling software to meet customer requirements * Manage production to get best from plant but with repeatable quality parts * Ensure Tricorn is updated with hours and accurate data at all times * Manage accuracy of clocking in SFDC to get the Scheduler accurate and keep it there * Manage labour, support, train and mentor to achieve consistent results with acceptable productivity levels * Manage benching section using labour available * Carry out GEMBA walks daily to set the plan and flow down requirements, listen to issues, resolve problems * Ensure machines are maintained and look at strategies to stop breakdowns etc * Questions jobs with run over on time and cost * Replan jobs that need improvement taking cost out where possible, reduce operations / * Improve finishes etc * Operational ownership of inspection, work priorities etc (Compliance owned by QA) Customer * Provide delivery information directly or through intermediaries as they arise * Update or provide information for customer progress requirements Team Events * Weekly Production meeting (chair) * Monthly Management meeting, MD PM QM Improvements * Suggest strategies to improve processes for agreement * Work with QM MD to continue improvement of business infrastructure Training by you: * Mentor staff to improve knowledge and skills Training to be provided for you: * Tricorn (as required) * Scheduler (as required) Development Path: * Tricorn * Scheduler

Location: Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire, GB

Posted Date: 10/9/2025