Production Manager

West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

11/27/2024

Overview

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview

The Production Manager will lead and manage the Production and Test Teams, ensuring that personnel, capacity, and activities are aligned to meet both business and customer demands efficiently. Optimize the use of resources—including manpower, machinery, and materials—while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Focus on enhancing Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. Champion improvement activities and foster staff development to ensure efficient, effective, and safe operations that consistently meet the daily manufacturing schedule.

Work Environment

On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the effectiveness of the Production and Test areas, ensuring business and customer demands are consistently met.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager and Team Leaders to manage Production personnel, including attendance, disciplinary actions, recruitment, appraisals, and training.
• Coordinate Production and Test processes to achieve key metrics in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at both site and process levels.
• Foster a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement to enhance working practices and KPIs.
• Implement and maintain training matrices/plans to ensure a highly skilled and flexible team.
• Ensure safe working practices, address unsafe conditions, and report accidents and near misses within 8 hours.
• Liaise with other departments to resolve workflow issues and develop strategic plans to address root causes.
• Implement and sustain 5-S principles in all production areas.
• Safeguard the Health, Safety, and Welfare of all personnel.
  
  

Critical Competencies For Success

• Ideally educated to HNC/NVQ5 or higher in management or engineering.
• Proven experience managing low-volume, high-mix manufacturing, preferably in a High-Performance Team environment.
• Skilled in ERP systems, Supply/Demand signal management, and continuous improvement techniques (e.g., CAPA, 8D).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, build trust, and establish credibility.
• Professional, flexible, and motivated, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Hands-on approach with a results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to challenge conventional thinking when necessary for the business.
• Adaptable, open to change, and proactive in problem-solving using Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Demonstrated history of driving problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives with creativity, logic, and innovation.
• Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and provide actionable recommendations
  
  

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes To This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.