Production Manager

CompanySolutions Driven

LocationGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At12/1/2025

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Occupation Type

Production managers and directors in manufacturing

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£55,000 (£28.21 per hour)

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Description

A leading provider of innovative laser systems to help people in various global markets, including but not limited to renewables, microelectronics, research, life science, automotive, and medicine.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the management of the end-to-end production of all lines within the Glasgow facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will manage a large team of Production Supervisors and be the leader for the wider manufacturing group. Overseeing a multimillion-pound budget, the role entails driving meaningful change with a focus on Health & Safety, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive the production team to deliver to customer expectations by meeting and improving safety, quality, cost and delivery metrics.
Coordinate and control budgets for equipment and personnel in line with agreed cost structures.
Actively participate in global operations knowledge sharing forums to inform and adopt internal and external best practices.
Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to improve our culture of operational excellence
Own all aspects of Production KPIs and drive continual improvement and cost reduction strategies
Managing team conformance to all ISO and H&S standards, taking a lead role in internal and external auditing processes
Develop key relationships with stakeholders across the factory to accelerate product introductions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

BSc or MSc degree in Engineering, Science or Management
Demonstrable experience of managing teams within a manufacturing environment.
Excellent people management skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Self-motivated and driven personality.
Confident to lead teams of highly skilled people and to be an active participant in multi-disciplinary groups.
Can evidence proven cost-saving strategies and their outcomes

Preferred Additional Skills

Project management experience.
Familiar with Lean Production and Six Sigma principles.
Oracle and Agile business suite experience.
Advanced user of MS Office packages and especially of Excel.