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Production Manager | Lean & Scale-Up | Up to £60,000 A well-established manufacturer in Rochester is looking for a Production Manager to help the business grow without simply adding space or headcount. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will run the shop floor, put practical lean systems in place and get more from the current factory and team — better flow, less waste, higher quality and on-time despatch. The role * Lead production cell leads and teams day to day * Put simple lean systems in place and keep them used * Run a daily production meeting and keep workstations organised * Give the team time to make small, practical improvements * Time jobs properly so costs and capacity are clear * Reduce rework and get to the root cause of quality issues * Improve factory layout and flow so work can move more easily * Help plan labour, cross-train the team and keep inventory under control * Maintain health and safety standards and build working relationships across departments What we’re looking for * 5+ years in a senior manufacturing leadership role * Proven experience putting lean processes in place, not just talking about them * Confidence leading, coaching and developing a shop-floor team * Strong problem-solving and a practical, can-do approach * MRP / production planning experience would be useful The package * Up to around £60,000, with flexibility for the right person * Based in Rochester * Opportunity to shape how the factory runs during a period of growth