Location: Warwick | Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Salary: £60,000 base + Overtime + Monthly & Annual Bonus (OTE £70k+) Join a forward-thinking automotive manufacturing company in Warwick, leading a vital production operation across Body & Chassis. We're seeking a hands-on, people-focused Production Manager to drive quality, efficiency and team performance in a fast-paced, single-line manufacturing environment. Key Highlights: * £60k base + overtime + monthly (£200) & annual (£1k) bonus * OTE in excess of £70k * Leadership of 150 indirect staff, 6 direct reports (welders, fitters, electrical technicians) * ISO 9001 & 14001-compliant environment * Reports into Head of Production * Emphasis on quality, team management & delivery * Strong Health & Safety (IOSH minimum) required * Open to candidates outside automotive, but must have single-line production experience Core Responsibilities: * Lead daily and weekly production planning to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets * Manage labour and resource planning to align with output forecasts and takt times * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality * Oversee compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards * Promote a proactive safety culture through audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations * Conduct and support formal HR processes including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management * Provide real-time data analysis and reporting to drive operational decisions * Mentor and develop team members, supporting training and upskilling plans * Monitor team performance, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with business goals * Build effective communication with internal departments and external stakeholders Ideal Candidate: * 5+ years in production leadership (ideally single-line manufacturing) * Background in automotive or comparable high-quality manufacturing sector * Strong man-management experience – not just data-focused * IOSH certified; safety-first mindset * HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in management or production-related discipline * Confident handling people matters, including performance and ER processes * Motivated, hands-on, and results-driven