Production Manager

Moffett Automation is a leading provider of high-performance automation systems and conveyor solutions for global manufacturing industries. The company specializes in innovative material handling systems designed to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput across highly regulated sectors.

The Production Manager will lead all manufacturing operations, ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of automation systems. This role requires a strong engineering backgroundcombined with hands-on manufacturing leadership experience.

The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, lean manufacturing initiatives, quality standards, and continuous improvement while leading multidisciplinary production teams.

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• Lead daily production operations to meet delivery, cost, quality, and safety targets.
  
• Develop and execute production plans aligned with project schedules and customer requirements.
  
• Monitor KPIs.
  
• Ensure effective capacity planning and resource allocation.
  

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• Translate engineering drawings and technical specifications into efficient manufacturing processes.
  
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to optimise manufacturability.
  
• Support new product introduction and process validation activities.
  
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives across the shop floor.
  
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
  
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for production issues.
  
• Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, team leads, and operators.
  
• Build high-performance teams with strong accountability and engagement.
  
• Conduct performance reviews and workforce planning.
  
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  

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• Ensure compliance with ISO and industry-specific quality standards.
  
• Partner with Quality to maintain high product reliability and performance.
  
• Maintain full adherence to HSE policies and procedures.
  

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• Work closely with Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure material availability.
  
• Coordinate with Project Management to align build schedules with customer delivery timelines.
  
• Support installation and commissioning teams when required.
  

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• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing leadership within an engineering-driven environment.
  
• Experience in automation systems, machinery manufacturing, or bespoke equipment assembly preferred.
  
• Proven track record managing production teams in a fast-paced project-based environment.
  
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly, fabrication, and automated systems.
  
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, CI tools, and structured problem-solving techniques.
  
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Resilient and adaptable in a high-growth environment.
  
• Opportunity to lead manufacturing in a growing, innovation-led automation company.
  
• Exposure to global customers and high-spec engineering solutions.
  
• Collaborative, engineering-focused culture. xcfaprz
  
• Career progression within a scaling organisation.