Production & planning manager Work, Jobs in Brighton And Hove (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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Production Manager
WILLIAM SUGG & CO LTD —Horsham
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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14d
Production Manager
Ibstock Plc —Chailey
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Commodity Manager
Viking Pump Hygienic Ltd. —Eastbourne
- £65,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
7d
Supply Chain Coordinator
SVC Labs —Gatwick Airport
- £25,000 - £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Store discount
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8d
Project Manager – Change & IT
Bupa —Brighton
- Full-time
- Project management
- IT
- In-person
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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15h
Growth and Marketing Manager
Catherine's Originals —Arundel
- £35,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Marketing
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Procurement Manager ( PM)
Elekta —Crawley
- Management
- English
- Master's degree
Environmental Sustainability Manager
Balfour Beatty —Lewes
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Travel
- Contracts
- Annual leave
7d
Campaigns Manager for Eastbourne
Liberal Democrats —Eastbourne
- £32,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Leadership
Lead Propagator
TristramPlants —Barnham
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Overtime
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Head of Inventory and Logistics
Ancient + Brave —Lewes
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Team management
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Decision Scientist
MPB —Brighton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- SQL
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Legal and Contract Manager
Embross —Gatwick Airport
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Profit sharing
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Finance Business Partner
Civil Aviation Authority —Gatwick Airport
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
7d
Senior Calibration Engineer
Ceres —Horsham
- Laboratory experience
- Maintenance
- IT
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Senior / Principal Hydrologist
Royal HaskoningDHV —Brighton
- Part-time
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Marketing and Communications Manager: Events and Enterprises
The Charleston Trust —Lewes
- £27,700 - £33,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- In-person
- Café
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Technical Buyer (Solartron)
AMETEK, Inc. —Bognor Regis
2d
Experienced Signage Designer & Estimator
BEL Signs —Southwater
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Computer skills
- Free parking
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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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production & planning manager jobs in brighton and hove

Production Manager

Production Manager

Production Manager

Commodity Manager

Supply Chain Coordinator

Project Manager – Change & IT

Growth and Marketing Manager

Procurement Manager ( PM)

Environmental Sustainability Manager

Campaigns Manager for Eastbourne

Lead Propagator

Head of Inventory and Logistics

Senior Decision Scientist

Legal and Contract Manager

Finance Business Partner

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Technical Buyer (Solartron)

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