Production Manager - Reed : Job Details

Reed Engineering are working alongside our client who are looking to add a Production Manager to their team on a permanent basis in the Glenrothes area. You will play a key role in managing staff, ensuring production targets are met, and supporting cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.

Hours: Monday – Thursday 7am – 5.15pm

Salary: £40K – 50K

Daily Duties –

• Collaborate closely with the sales team to provide accurate lead-time estimates and capacity assessments
• Develop and maintain efficient production schedules to meet customer demands
• Work with engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to guarantee production readiness and address any bottlenecks
• Monitor and improve delivery metrics to meet customer expectations and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage relationships with tooling suppliers to ensure timely procurement and availability of critical tools and consumables
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance plans with internal technicians or external service providers to minimise downtime

Candidate Requirements –

• Proven experience in production management within a machine shop or manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster a high-performing team culture
• Familiarity with tooling, CNC machinery, and maintenance practices
• Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs, especially OTD performance
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication abilities
• Programming / CAD experience (desirable)

If you, or anyone you know would be suited to this role, please forward your updated CV, salary expectations, and notice period to .