Production Manager

Production Manager, Hull We are seeking an ambitious, operationally focussed and commercially minded, experienced manufacturing professional to join Willerby as a Production Manager. In this high visibility role, you will lead a team of supervisors and production operatives to ensure uncompromising product quality while maintaining a safety first working environment. This role works closely with cross functional teams including engineering, technical, quality, safety and HR. For an experienced production leader, this role offers an exciting opportunity to optimise assembly processes, elevate operational performance, and directly support Willerby’s long-term growth and strategy. The Role Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Production Manager will have the following key responsibilities: - Quality Excellence: Ensure all manufactured units meet strict quality specifications, customer expectations, and regulatory standards. Operational Leadership: Directly manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, driving line efficiency, productivity, and adherence to production schedules. - Safety & Compliance: Champion a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture across the production floor, ensuring full compliance with safety standards and risk management. - Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline assembly workflows, increase throughput, and reduce scrap. - Resource & Workforce Management: Oversee labour allocation, skills training, and capacity planning to maintain optimal staffing levels and high team engagement. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Materials Management to prevent line disruptions, resolve technical bottlenecks, and support New Product Introductions (NPI). - Performance Tracking: Monitor key operational metrics presenting clear performance reports and actionable improvement plans to senior leadership.