CMD Recruitment
Deputy Production Manager
Deputy Production Manager at CMD Recruitment, based in Devizes, Wiltshire, paying £50,000 - £59,999 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £59,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Devizes, Wiltshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
About 15% above the going rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 5419203875
About the role
Deputy Production Manager Location: Devizes, Wiltshire Salary: 50,000– 60,000 plus bonuses Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am–1:00pm Contract: Permanent, Full Time The Opportunity Are you an experienced manufacturing professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting a Deputy Production Manager to join an established manufacturing business in Devizes. Working alongside the Production Manager, you will help lead production teams, improve operational performance and ensure quality, delivery and efficiency targets are achieved. You will also oversee the development of the site's Training School, supporting employee development and future skills planning. Key Responsibilities Oversee production teams and ensure targets are achieved.Monitor performance and drive improvements in productivity, quality and delivery.Manage labour and resources to meet production demands.Work with Planning, Quality and Maintenance to resolve operational issues.Develop the Training School and support employee training and succession planning.Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders.Support performance management and employee development.Promote continuous improvement, Health & Safety and 5S standards.Deputise for the Production Manager when required. About You You will have experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment, with the ability to manage priorities, solve problems and motivate people. Experience in production management, supervision or team leadership would be relevant. Knowledge of continuous improvement, performance management and employee development would be beneficial. Familiarity with engineering drawings, ERP systems and automotive quality standards would also be an advantage. Relevant manufacturing qualifications are desirable but are not essential where you can demonstrate suitable experience and leadership ability. What's on Offer? 50,000– 60,000 salary, depending on experience.Bonus opportunities.Permanent position with an established manufacturing business.The opportunity to influence production performance and develop teams.Interested? If you have manufacturing leadership experience and are looking for your next career move, apply today to find out more.
Reference: 5419203875 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via CMD Recruitment
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