Senior Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for factory operations, performance, and output • Translate demand into structured production plans and ensure consistent execution • Manage production flow, batch control, and WIP across departments • Drive throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and improve operational efficiency • Sit on EXCO and contribute to strategic business decisions • Engage directly with customers regarding manufacturing contracts and delivery expectations • Oversee costing, BOMs, and product pricing • Set and manage production targets, monitoring team performance against KPIs • Implement KPI structures for supervisors and production teams • Lead and manage all factory staff, including wage reviews and increases • Develop and manage sales budgets and capital expenditure planning • Deliver monthly reporting to Head Office with direct reporting to the CEO • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimise headcount • Implement Lean principles and build a high-performance culture • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and standards • Oversee equipment reliability and maintenance planning Requirements

• Relevant degree (essential)
• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership or General Management role
• Strong background in multi-stage manufacturing (fabrication, processing, finishing environments)
• Demonstrated experience managing full factory operations, including commercial and financial aspects
• Strong understanding of costing, BOMs, and pricing within a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating at EXCO or senior leadership level
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and reduce inefficiencies
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing large teams
• Hands-on, structured, and highly process-driven approach

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