Production Manager

Production Manager / Head of Production, up to £75K, Commutable from Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, & Cotswolds regions
Are you a Production Manager / Head of Production / Manufacturing Manager seeking an opportunity to lead production excellence in a life-changing medical device business?
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Production Manager / Head of Production to join a specialist medical device manufacturer experiencing significant year-on-year growth to develop and strengthen its production function as it enters its next phase of expansion.
What we can offer you:
* Salary commensurate with experience (£55K-£75K as a guide).
* Be part of a specialist organisation delivering products that directly improve and save lives.
* Join a growing business at an exciting stage of development and expansion.
* Play a key role in shaping production capability, systems and culture.
* Work within a highly skilled, purpose-driven and collaborative team.
* Genuine opportunity to make a visible impact within a unique and innovative manufacturing environment.
The Production Manager / Head of Production Role:
As Production Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day production operations across a highly regulated, precision-driven environment, every product is manufactured to exacting standards where quality, traceability and patient safety are paramount.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Success in this role is not measured by volume or speed. Instead, you will lead a culture built around accuracy, craftsmanship, compliance and zero defects.
* Ensure rigorous adherence to medical device quality and compliance requirements.
* Maintain full product traceability, process accuracy and production integrity.
* Manage planning, scheduling and procurement of approved raw materials.
* Oversee inventory management of high-value materials, preventing stock shortages.
* Lead, coach and develop a small, but growing team of Production Technicians / Operatives.
* Encourage cross-training, knowledge sharing and team capability development.
* Collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to meet production demand and business objectives.
Your background as a Production Manager / Head of Production:
We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented production / manufacturing leader who thrives in environments where quality can never be compromised.
You will ideally bring:
* Production management or manufacturing leadership experience within a regulated or quality-critical environment.
* Experience in production planning, scheduling, procurement and materials management.
* Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build trust, develop teams and maintain exceptionally high standards.
* A mindset that values precision, accountability and craftsmanship over speed or output.
* Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance, documentation and traceability.
If you are a Production Manager / Head of Production / Manufacturing Manager with experience in regulated manufacturing and a passion for quality-led operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
This Production Manager / Head of Production job is commutable from Worcester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Tewkesbury, Evesham, Ledbury, Pershore, Malvern, Stow-on-the-Wold, Alcester, and surrounding areas.
To apply, please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.
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“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”
This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job