Senior production Work, Jobs in Rayleigh, Ess (with Salaries)

Production Manager
Laser 24 —Southend-on-Sea
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Head of Quality
Calm Futures —Witham
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Lead Video Producer / Director
Miru —Southend-on-Sea
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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Senior Project Manager
Pineapple Contracts —Aylesford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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NPD Coordinator
PrepWorld —Northfleet
- £36,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
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Production Planner II
Honeywell —Southend-on-Sea
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Junior designer
Sorrells Wineracks —Rayleigh
- 8 hour shift
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Planteria/Nursery Manager
Gardening Express —Chelmsford
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
Senior Stores Inspector
VSE AVIATION —Leigh-on-Sea
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- IT
- School
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Engineering & Hygiene Manager
PrepWorld —Northfleet
- £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Regulatory Affairs Manager
Valorem Distribution —Greenhithe
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Senior Internal Auditor
Cabot Financial —West Malling
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Head of Design Services
Ringway Jacobs —Chelmsford
- Management
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Process Technician Senior Coordinator (12 Month FTC)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals —Sittingbourne
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Annual leave
Senior Quality Control Team Member
De La Rue —Loughton
- £43,550 - £47,110 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Bid Manager
Kier Group —Witham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
Electrical / Control Systems Engineer
BMM Weston Ltd —Faversham
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Senior Engineering Manager - Manufacturing
Honeywell —Southend-on-Sea
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
Senior Trade Compliance Analyst
Teledyne Technologies Inc. —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Business
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Production Manager

Laser 24
Southend-on-Sea

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Job details

Full-time
£50,000 - £55,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Canteen
Company events
Employee discount
Bereavement leave
On-site parking

Qualifications

Fabrication
MRP
Continuous improvement
Production planning
Sheet metal
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About Us

Laser 24 Limited is a fast-growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business specialising in precision sheet metal and fabrication solutions. We pride ourselves on quality, efficiency, and delivering for our customers on time, every time.

As we continue to grow and invest in our operations, we are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our production function and help shape the next phase of our development.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing output.

You will play a key role in ensuring delivery performance, optimising resources, and driving continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control

· Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules

Ensure production targets are achieved in line with capacity and resources
Coordinate closely with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Logistics
Monitor work-in-progress and adjust plans to minimise delays

Operations Management

· Oversee day-to-day production operations

Ensure efficient workflow and optimal resource utilisation
Resolve production challenges (machine issues, material shortages, staffing)
Maintain accurate production reporting and tracking

Team Leadership & Development

· Lead and develop supervisors, team leaders, and operators

Set performance standards and conduct regular reviews
Identify training needs and support workforce development
Foster a strong culture of accountability and safety

Quality & Continuous Improvement

· Ensure all products meet quality standards and customer specifications

Drive a “right first time” culture to reduce rework and waste
Lead or support lean and process improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost

Health, Safety & Compliance

· Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation

Promote safe systems of work and carry out risk assessments
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised production environment

Performance & Reporting

· Monitor KPIs including output, efficiency, scrap, and on-time delivery

Provide regular performance updates to senior management
Utilise ERP/MRP systems for planning and tracking

About You

Essential

· Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing role

Strong understanding of production planning and manufacturing processes
Experience managing and developing teams
Good knowledge of health & safety requirements
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Excel

Desirable

· Experience within fabrication, engineering, or sheet metal

Knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
Experience with CNC or automated production environments

Personal Attributes

· Strong leadership and communication skills

Hands-on, proactive, and solution-focused
Able to manage pressure and shifting priorities
Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Commercially aware with a focus on productivity

What We Offer

· £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Opportunity to shape and influence a growing business
Supportive leadership team with a strong operational focus
Investment in systems, equipment, and continuous improvement
Long-term career progression opportunities

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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Production Manager

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Production Planner II

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Engineering & Hygiene Manager

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Senior Internal Auditor

Head of Design Services

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Senior Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

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