Production ManagerLocation: CambridgeType: Permanent, fulltimeSalary: Competitive benefitsWe''re seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a busy manufacturing site where you''ll own day to day production performance, set direction for the team, and drive the KPIs that matter, ontime delivery, quality, cost and responsiveness, while building a culture of safety, standard work and continuous improvement.Key duties as a Production Manager:Own the plan and deliver the numbers: hit monthly KPIs across revenue/output, on time delivery, arrears and quality.Lead the production team end to end: coach, develop and direct supervisors and support functions to execute the plan flawlessly.Resource and capacity planning: ensure people, skills, materials and equipment are in place to meet demand; identify cross training opportunities to boost flexibility.Continuous improvement: identify and eliminate waste, raise productivity and embed lean/standard work; track actions through visual management.Daily performance management: run effective tiered meetings and maintain a production board covering KPIs, root causes, corrective actions and ownership.HSE first: champion a zero harm culture and ensure compliance with site Safety, Health and Environmental policies.Quality systems and compliance: ensure adherence to QMS (ISO 9001; AS9100 knowledge advantageous) and support audits and corrective actions.Collaboration and communication: provide clear updates to stakeholders, escalate risks ..... full job details .....