Production Manager

Lead People. Drive Performance. Build Excellence. At Stratco and based at our Napier operations, we’re looking for an experienced Production Manager who can manage production schedules and KPIs while also motivating and inspiring a small team. You’ll be comfortable coaching floor staff as well as planning workloads, improving processes, and ensuring targets are met. As Production Manager, you’ll oversee all aspects of production, dispatch, and logistics operations. Your remit will deliver high levels of performance in safety, quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, and delivery reliability. Success in this role comes from engaging people, building accountability, and creating a culture where safety, quality, and teamwork come first. Responsibilities Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability. Manage production capacity versus demand, overseeing workflow and dispatch to ensure activities remain on schedule. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, quality, safety, and workflow processes. Oversee quality control of manufactured products, ensuring the highest standards before dispatch. Monitor coil stock and inventory, targeting a zero-stockout environment. Qualifications Proven experience in a production or operational leadership role. Experience in metals-based manufacturing is advantageous. Demonstrated success implementing CI initiatives and delivering measurable operational gains. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Formal training in engineering, lean manufacturing or Six Sigma is an advantage. Benefits Holistic wellness and mental health support. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for team members and family. Team member discounts. Professional development and career growth opportunities. Competitive remuneration. Positive workplace culture and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr