Production Manager – Engineering Operations

East Anglia

£55,000–£60,000

Are you ready to take the lead in a major engineering and maintenance facility?

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to drive operational excellence, oversee a high-performing technical team, and make a real impact on performance and workforce development.

In this senior leadership role, you will manage complex production operations, from maintenance planning and scheduling to resource allocation, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery across the facility. You’ll work closely with teams across engineering, planning, logistics, and materials to optimise workflows, deliver high-quality outcomes, and support strategic business objectives.

You will be a key driver of continuous improvement, implementing Lean initiatives, monitoring KPIs, analysing trends, and taking action to enhance operational efficiency. Your leadership will guide, coach, and develop your team, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You’ll also manage subcontractors and suppliers, lead root cause analyses, and act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

Proven leadership in production or engineering, ideally within heavy engineering, manufacturing, or complex maintenance.

Strong technical understanding of industrial processes and maintenance operations.

Relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).

Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

A safety-first mindset and commitment to operational excellence.

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum.

Long-term career progression in a stable and resilient organisation.

The chance to lead a high-performing technical team and influence operational excellence.

A structured working week with a planned rotational roster for predictable scheduling.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including references, medical and drug/alcohol screening, and background checks.

Step into a leadership role where your skills, experience, and drive will shape the future of a nationally significant heavy engineering operation

Next Steps

Ready to lead at your next Production Team? Take charge of production in a heavy engineering environment. If your background in maintenance, logistics, or fleet operations has given you hands-on experience in managing complex workflows, improving processes, and maintaining efficiency, this is your chance to lead a high-performing team in a nationally significant industrial operation"

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About Ganymede Solutions

Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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