Production Manager

Production Manager
North Yorkshire
Salary: Circa £55,000 + benefits, with flexibility for the right candidate Are you an experienced Paint Production Manager with a strong background in automated paint systems, high-volume manufacturing and continuous improvement?

We are recruiting for a leadership opportunity responsible for leading paint facilities within a highly automated manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Painting & Assembly Director, this is a critical role focused on operational performance, technical excellence and the ongoing development of both people and processes.

This position based in North Yorkshire offers the opportunity to lead a substantial production operation, driving quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction while providing technical leadership across advanced robotic paint application systems.

The Role
Lead the safe, efficient and effective operation of multiple automated robotic paint lines, ensuring production, quality and delivery targets are achieved.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, OEE, material utilisation and overall operational performance.
Ensure all products meet customer quality, cosmetic and technical specifications, leading corrective actions where required.
Provide technical leadership across paint application processes, supporting the optimisation of robotic, electrostatic and conventional paint systems.
Support new product introductions, paint trials and process improvements to maintain world-class manufacturing standards.
Lead, coach and develop supervisors, team leaders and production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance.
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, COSHH and quality management requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience managing high-volume paint production operations.
Strong knowledge of robotic paint application systems.
Extensive experience of both conventional and electrostatic paint spraying technologies.
A solid understanding of paint chemistry, application processes and paint delivery systems.
Experience within automotive, plastics, manufacturing or other high-volume production environments.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
A track record of delivering continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills.
The ability to analyse operational and quality data to drive performance improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you will play a key role in shaping operational performance, developing teams and driving technical excellence across a highly automated paint operation.

If you are a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong paint process expertise and a passion for continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you