Production Manager

Salary:
Up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Job Type: Permanent.

Location:

Norwich.

Reed Engineering are working with a long‑established company in need of an experienced Production Manager to contribute to their market‑leading specialist manufacturing business in the delivery of architectural glazing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to oversee the entire manufacturing process, ensuring efficient, timely, and high‑quality production while reporting directly to the Operations Manager.

• Maintain health, safety, environmental and quality compliance, ensuring the factory team achieves the company's procedures and objectives.
• Ensure all aspects of the contracts are manufactured on time and in line with the production manuals and the production planner.
• Manage multiple deadlines and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, facilitating communication between site teams and design & procurement departments.
• Oversee the maintenance of all machinery with a proactive approach.
• Handle employee issues, including questions and disciplinary actions.
• Monitor and control factory hours and manage supply chain matters to ensure smooth operations.

• Extensive experience managing a manufacturing team within an architectural glazing environment.
• Proven people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Extensive experience in programming CNC machines and a thorough understanding of cutting sheets for fabrication is essential.

• Highly competitive salary.
• Provision of work clothing and mobile phone.
• 33 days holiday (25 days plus 8 bank holidays).
• Company pension contribution.
• Access to Colleague Assistance Portal.

To apply for the Production Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Manufacturing