Senior Production Manager Milton Keynes up to £68,566 Permanent The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Senior Production Manager to join the Operations department of a leading organisation in the heavy industrial engineering sector. Based in Wolverton (near Milton Keynes), you will take ownership of the Production Support Services areas, specifically Corrosion, Paint, Test, and core Operations production areas.This is a critical, autonomous role reporting directly to the Head of Operations. You will be responsible for leading and developing multi-disciplined teams to ensure the safe, reliable, and high-quality delivery of demanding production plans and business targets. A key focus will be driving continuous improvement and business change, enhancing operational KPIs, and championing lean production principles to achieve cost-effective and efficient utilisation of resources across high-volume outputs. The role also requires you to support the Head of Operations'' strategic vision and deputise for them during periods of absence.Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and drive business change within the Production Support Services to deliver business targets, production plans, and budget expectations.Ensure the team''s outputs consistently meet rigorous Safety, Delivery, Quality, and Cost standards.Manage short to medium-term planning and implement long-term strategies to maximise resource utilisation and minimise waste.Collaborate effectivel