Production Manager

Production Manager Poole Production Manager salary: £25.00 – £30.00 per hour Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered. Production Manager Overview: Temporary role with a view to permanent for the right candidate Background in mechanical engineering, precision manufacturing or technical assembly is essential Run the day-to-day operation of a small precision engineering workshop Bring structure to production planning, stock control, purchasing and workflow Lead a small hands-on engineering team across assembly, test and production activity Improve systems, accountability and output during a period of strong business growth This Production Manager role is a temporary position with a view to permanent for the right candidate, working with a growing precision engineering business in Poole. The Production Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day running of a small workshop, helping improve planning, stock control, purchasing, workflow and team organisation. This Production Manager position suits someone who has managed a small engineering workshop, production cell or hands-on manufacturing operation and enjoys bringing structure to a growing SME environment. Day-to-day responsibilities of a Production Manager Manage the day-to-day running of a small engineering workshop Plan daily production activity and keep work moving against customer demand Lead, organise and support a small team of engineers and technicians Monitor production progress, workload priorities and delivery schedules Manage stock levels, purchasing requirements and supplier orders Raise purchase orders and support invoice-related processes Improve workshop organisation, production flow and general operating structure Put practical systems in place around planning, KPIs, materials and job progress Work with engineering staff to resolve production issues quickly Support incoming work, inspection, assembly and production readiness Help increase output while maintaining accuracy, quality and control Liaise with suppliers where required to keep materials and work moving What they’re looking for - Production Manager Experience running a small engineering, manufacturing or production workshop Background in mechanical engineering, precision manufacturing or technical assembly Able to plan work, organise people and keep production moving day to day Comfortable managing stock, purchase orders, supplier deliveries and materials availability Confident improving processes, workflow, systems and general workshop structure Strong communicator who can support engineers while keeping accountability in place Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to solve problems quickly Able to work closely with a business owner in a growing SME environment Desirable - Production Manager Experience in precision engineering, CNC, mechanical assembly or electromechanical products Background with rotating equipment, motors, machine tools or high-speed machinery Experience introducing or improving stock control, purchasing or production systems Dynamic balancing knowledge would be useful QuickBooks experience would be beneficial but is not essential Previous SME manufacturing experience What’s on offer - Production Manager Production Manager salary: £25.00 – £30.00 per hour A temporary Production Manager role with a genuine view to permanent for the right person. Monday to Thursday hours, 6:00am – 3:30pm, giving a 4-day working week. A hands-on opportunity to bring structure, systems and momentum to a growing engineering business. A small, close-knit team where the Production Manager can make a visible impact on planning, output and day-to-day operations. How to apply for the Production Manager position If you’re interested in this Production Manager role, get in touch to talk through the workshop, hours and temp-to-perm set-up. Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)