Company Overview
Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.
Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.
We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting-edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.
The Production Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the assembly and production function, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
The role will lead multiple individuals and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Planning to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and scalable production capability.
We're looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can adapt to changing priorities, and enjoys taking a hands-on approach to getting things done.
Production & Operations
Own production performance across the assembly area, delivering against KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost)
Develop and execute production plans in line with business demand and capacity
Ensure effective resource planning across people, equipment, and materials
Drive performance management through data, identifying trends and implementing improvements
Lead daily/weekly production reviews and performance tracking
Resolve escalated production issues and mitigate risks to delivery
Work with Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering to align production schedules and priorities
People Leadership
Lead, manage, and develop Team Leaders/Technicians and their teams
Build a high-performing, accountable production organisation
Own workforce planning, structure, and resource capability within production
Drive performance management across the function, including addressing underperformance
Support recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development
Foster strong engagement, culture, and communication across the shop floor
Quality
Own quality performance across production, including defect reduction and right-first-time delivery
Partner with Quality and Engineering to improve manufacturing processes and standards
Ensure robust root cause analysis and preventative actions are embedded
Health, Safety & Environment
Lead by example on safe working practices and PPE usage
Take full responsibility for health, safety, and environmental performance within production
Ensure a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in HSE standards
Continuous Improvement
Lead and deliver continuous improvement strategy across production
Identify and implement efficiency, cost, and throughput improvements
Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and embed CI culture across teams
Deliver measurable improvements in productivity and operational performance
Significant experience in a manufacturing or production environments
Previous experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role
Experience leading multiple teams through supervisors or team leaders
Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, and operational performance
Proven ability to deliver against production KPIs and drive measurable improvements
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, using data to drive decisions
Experience implementing Lean/CI initiatives at scale
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems
Calm and organised under pressure
Hands-on and proactive leadership style
Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Strategic and commercially aware
Strong leadership presence and decision-making ability
Able to operate at both strategic and operational levels
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