Technical Production Manager

Are you passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and leading impactful change across production and logistics teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation, collaboration, and efficiency drive success?

If so, we'd love to meet YOU.

The Technical Production Manager will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across production and logistics. The position focuses on measuring and improving productivity, embedding continuous improvement practices, applying Lean principles, and managing key projects that enhance efficiency and performance. The role requires strong analytical capability, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work across multiple functions to deliver business results.

• Develop and maintain production and logistics productivity metrics, dashboards, and reports.
• Identify performance gaps and propose actionable improvement initiatives.

• Lead initiatives to embed Lean principles and best practices across production and logistics operations.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and process standardization.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement through training and coaching of operational teams.

• Review effectiveness of production planning to optimise efficiencies, throughput, lead time and cost of production.
• Lead initiatives to implement automated planning processes, including digitised inputs from the shopfloor.

• Design and implement reporting tools to provide insights into operational performance.
• Support data-driven decision-making through analysis and scenario modelling.

• Manage and deliver key cross-functional projects in production and logistics from initiation to completion.
• Ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and deliver expected outcomes.
• Prepare project reports and communicate progress to senior management.

• Work closely with Production, Logistics, IT, Finance, and other departments to align improvement initiatives with business goals.
• Provide clear communication of improvement initiatives and project outcomes to stakeholders at all levels.

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering (Essential)

• 3-5 years' experience in Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) - Essential
• 3-5 years' experience in a production or logistics environment - Desirable
• 3-5 years' project management experience - Desirable
• 3-5 years' experience in data analysis and Business Intelligence - Desirable
• 3-5 years' experience providing executive-level support - Desirable

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Planning, coordination, and project management excellence
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
• Time management mastery

• Results-driven, strategic thinker, and change champion
• High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder influence
• Organised, adaptable, and resilient under pressure
• Acts with integrity and accountability
• Strong teamwork and collaborative mindset

• High integrity and strong ethical principles
• Willingness to support and collaborate across teams
• Ownership mindset with a track record of delivering results

You will lead and collaborate closely with:

• Production Manager
• Planning Manager
• All internal departments
• External suppliers, service providers, consultants, and customers

This role places you at the heart of our operational engine-shaping processes, influencing performance, and driving meaningful improvement.

If you're ready to bring your technical expertise, operational leadership, and continuous improvement mindset to a company that values innovation and high performance-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt across the organisation.