Operating department Work, Jobs in Poling, Wsx (with Salaries)

Production Manager
Cut My —Henfield
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Duty Manager
Out of Bounds —Littlehampton
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
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Sterile Services Department - Decontamination Technician
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust —Worthing
- £25,272 a year
- Part-time
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Swimming Pool Supervisor
Butlin's —Bognor Regis
- Full-time
- Sales
- Supervising experience
- Driving
Switchboard Operator
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust —Chichester
- £25,272 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- IT
10d
Supervisor Plus
Butlin's —Bognor Regis
- Full-time
- Sales
- Supervising experience
- Driving
7d
Front of House Manager
The Queens Hotel & Spa Brighton —Brighton
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Graduate Sales Engineer
Flotech —Chichester
- Full-time
- Sales
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Maintenance Officer - full time
Ferring Country Centre —Ferring
- From £26,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Technician
Butlin's —Bognor Regis
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Resort
Production Assistant
Bishops Printers —Portsmouth
- From £13 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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Sailing the Lifeline: Portsmouth/Jersey RoPax Operations
DFDS UK & Ireland —Portsmouth
- English
- Communication skills
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Senior Phlebotomist
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust —Chichester
- £25,272 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
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Director of People & Culture
Caremark Limited —Worthing
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Business Admin/Customer Care Apprentice
Nordell —Worthing
- £16,224 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Annual leave
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Supply Chain Planner
Rayner Intraocular Lenses —Worthing
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Referral programme
Director of Clinical Services
Nuffield Health —Chichester
- £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Senior Privacy Analyst (6 Month FTC)
1st Central —Haywards Heath
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Financial services
- AI
Flexible Production Operative
Forza Doors Ltd —Horsham
- £13 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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9d
Spray Painter / Coatings Technician
J C Portable Site Accommodation Ltd —Chichester
- £32,500 - £42,000 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Production Manager

Cut My -
Henfield

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,000 - £45,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Store discount
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Operations management
Performance management
Project management
Continuous improvement
Production planning
AI
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to join our manufacturing leadership team.

This is a key operational role responsible for the day-to-day management of production, ensuring our teams, machinery, processes and resources are operating safely, efficiently and effectively to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Production and working alongside three other Production Managers, you will play a pivotal role in leading production operations, supporting strategic projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives and deputising for the Head of Production when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys motivating teams, improving processes and delivering measurable results.

Key responsibilities

Production Leadership

Manage daily production operations across multiple production departments, including machine operations and packing teams, being hands-on where required.
Ensure production targets, quality standards and customer deadlines are consistently achieved.
Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions where required.
Support capacity planning and resource allocation to maximise efficiency.
Work collaboratively with fellow Production Managers to ensure consistency, communication and operational excellence across the manufacturing function.
Deputise for the Head of Production during periods of absence.

Team management

Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and production operatives.
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, probation reviews and annual appraisals.
Support recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities.
Manage attendance, performance and employee relations matters, including disciplinary and capability processes.
Create a positive, engaged and high-performing culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Continuous improvement

Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, quality and waste reduction.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
Use data and performance metrics to support decision-making and operational improvements.
Lead improvement projects across production and wider business functions.
Challenge existing ways of working and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Planning & collaboration

Work closely with Planning, Customer Experience, Stream and other departments.
Support production scheduling and workflow management to optimise throughput.
Ensure effective communication between departments to minimise disruption and improve customer satisfaction.
Contribute to business improvement projects and operational strategy.
Champion the use of technology, automation and AI tools to improve operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce administrative burden and enhance decision-making through digital solutions.
Support the implementation of new systems, processes and ways of working.

About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong operational management experience with excellent people leadership skills.

Essential

Previous experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership role.
Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
Strong understanding of production planning and operational performance management.
Experience managing KPIs, targets and productivity measures.
Experience conducting appraisals, probation reviews, performance management and employee relations processes.
Demonstrable experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Desirable

Experience working with automation, process optimisation or AI-driven solutions.
Project management experience.
Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement qualifications.
Experience working closely with customer experience, and other functions.

What success look like

Production targets consistently achieved or exceeded.
High levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.
Improved operational efficiency and productivity.
Strong team engagement and retention.
Successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Effective use of technology and AI to drive measurable business improvements.

If you are a hands-on, people-focused manufacturing manager who enjoys developing teams, driving operational excellence and creating positive change within a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

Henfield BN5 9XR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Production / Manufacturing / Operations Manager: 3 years (required)
Managing 20+ production employees: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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operating department jobs in poling, wsx

Production Manager

Duty Manager

Sterile Services Department - Decontamination Technician

Swimming Pool Supervisor

Switchboard Operator

Supervisor Plus

Front of House Manager

Graduate Sales Engineer

Maintenance Officer - full time

Technician

Production Assistant

Sailing the Lifeline: Portsmouth/Jersey RoPax Operations

Senior Phlebotomist

Director of People & Culture

Business Admin/Customer Care Apprentice

Supply Chain Planner

Director of Clinical Services

Senior Privacy Analyst (6 Month FTC)

Flexible Production Operative

Spray Painter / Coatings Technician

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