Location: Warwick | Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Salary: £60,000 base + Overtime + Monthly & Annual Bonus (OTE £70k+)

Join a forward-thinking automotive manufacturing company in Warwick, leading a vital production operation across Body & Chassis. We're seeking a hands-on, people-focused Production Manager to drive quality, efficiency and team performance in a fast-paced, single-line manufacturing environment.

Key Highlights:

* £60k base + overtime + monthly (£200) & annual (£1k) bonus

* OTE in excess of £70k

* Leadership of 150 indirect staff, 6 direct reports (welders, fitters, electrical technicians)

* ISO 9001 & 14001-compliant environment

* Reports into Head of Production

* Emphasis on quality, team management & delivery

* Strong Health & Safety (IOSH minimum) required

* Open to candidates outside automotive, but must have single-line production experience

Core Responsibilities:

* Lead daily and weekly production planning to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets

* Manage labour and resource planning to align with output forecasts and takt times

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality

* Oversee compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards

* Promote a proactive safety culture through audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations

* Conduct and support formal HR processes including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management

* Provide real-time data analysis and reporting to drive operational decisions

* Mentor and develop team members, supporting training and upskilling plans

* Monitor team performance, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with business goals

* Build effective communication with internal departments and external stakeholders

Ideal Candidate:

* 5+ years in production leadership (ideally single-line manufacturing)

* Background in automotive or comparable high-quality manufacturing sector

* Strong man-management experience - not just data-focused

* IOSH certified; safety-first mindset

* HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in management or production-related discipline

* Confident handling people matters, including performance and ER processes

* Motivated, hands-on, and results-driven