Job Description

Due to an operational restructure at our Bamber Bridge Manufacturing site, we are creating several new opportunities for experienced Production Managers to join our team.
As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will provide strong operational leadership, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing performance. You will take full ownership of your production area, supporting the Value Stream Senior Manager to deliver customer requirements, improve processes, and develop high-performing teams. You will also act as deputy for the Value Stream Senior Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & EnvironmentEnsure a safe working environment through full compliance with Health & Safety policies, safe systems of work and correct PPE usage. Identify HSE risks and implement corrective and preventative improvements. Drive initiatives that minimise the environmental impact of manufacturing activities.
Quality & ComplianceOperate in line with company Quality Management Systems, ISO9001 and all relevant procedures. Ensure all processes, SOPs and control procedures are understood, adhered to, and appropriately trained out. Investigate and resolve safety or quality defects using effective Root Cause Analysis. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
Operational LeadershipLead, coach and develop manufacturing teams to build a highperformance culture and a strong "One Team" ethos. Ensure production schedules are achieved OTIF by managing resources effectively and monitoring standard operating times. Maintain accurate skills matrices, resource plans and training/development needs. Promote continuous improvement, employee engagement and cultural change across the area.
Performance, Cost & Continuous ImprovementAnalyse manufacturing performance metrics; develop and deliver recovery plans where needed. Manage direct/indirect budgets, forecast costs, submit investment proposals and calculate ROI for improvements. Identify and deliver cost reduction initiatives to strengthen the manufacturing cost base. Lead structured CI activities using tools such as Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen and Kanban. Support APQP processes for new products, processes and engineering changes. Oversee pilot builds and prototypes to ensure smooth industrialisation and high first-time quality.
Process & Asset ManagementEnsure processes and procedures are robust, controlled and continuously improved. Maintain asset reliability through autonomous maintenance and calibration compliance. Drive strong manufacturing governance including project oversight, RAID analysis, resource planning and budgeting.
Stakeholder, Supplier & Contractor ManagementBuild strong working relationships across the value stream and wider business. Ensure effective management of suppliers, contractors and visitors, including adherence to permit systems and compliance requirements. Collaborate with logistics to maintain correct material levels and explore opportunities to reduce inventory.
People Leadership & HR ResponsibilitiesManage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and wellbeing. Complete performance reviews, set SMART objectives and ensure mandatory compliance training is completed. Champion engagement, communication and change leadership within your team.

About You
EssentialDegree, HND, BTEC, NVQ Level 5 or equivalent qualification in manufacturing, engineering or a related discipline. Strong understanding of Lean tools (e.g., 5 Why, Kaizen, problem solving, WCM). Experience in Health & Safety management. Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating teams. Excellent communicator with strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills. Demonstrated experience delivering KPIs and managing production performance. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, PFMEAs and control plans. Working knowledge of ISO9001. Competent in Microsoft Office. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and basic financial principles.
DesirableWorking knowledge of SAP or M3. Green Belt or other improvement/Lean qualification. IOSH Managing Safely certification. Project Management qualification.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

What's it like to work at Baxi UK and Ireland?


Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. We're focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen. We have some of the best-known and trusted heating and hot water brands for residential and commercial customers including Baxi, Main, Megaflo, Remeha, Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Heatrae Sadia and Packaged Plant Solutions.
Our UK & Ireland business has led engineering breakthroughs and successfully adapted to be a leader in our industry for over 150 years.
Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well respected product portfolio, an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change, and make a lasting mark on the industry.
Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution? Come and join us!