Production Manager in Kidlington, United Kingdom

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else.

Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance.

We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting-edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the production function, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The role will lead multiple individuals and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Planning to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and scalable production capability.

Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Own production performance across the production area, delivering against KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost)

• Develop and execute production plans in line with business demand and capacity

• Ensure effective resource planning across people, equipment, and materials

• Drive performance management through data, identifying trends and implementing improvements

• Lead daily/weekly production reviews and performance tracking

• Resolve escalated production issues and mitigate risks to delivery

• Work with Planning, Supply Chain, and Engineering to align production schedules and priorities

People Leadership

• Lead, manage, and develop Team Leaders/Operators and their teams

• Build a high-performing, accountable production organisation

• Own workforce planning, structure, and resource capability within production, including across shift patterns

• Drive performance management across the function, including addressing underperformance

• Support recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development

• Foster strong engagement, culture, and communication across the shop floor

Quality

• Own quality performance across production, including defect reduction and right-first-time delivery

• Partner with Quality and Engineering to improve manufacturing processes and standards

• Ensure robust root cause analysis and preventative actions are embedded

Health, Safety & Environment

• Lead by example on safe working practices and PPE usage

• Take full responsibility for health, safety, and environmental performance within production

• Ensure a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in HSE standards

Continuous Improvement

• Support continuous improvement across production in collaboration with engineering

• Identify and implement efficiency, cost, and throughput improvements

• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and embed CI culture across teamsDeliver measurable improvements in productivity and operational performance

Essential skills

• Significant experience in a manufacturing or production environments

• Previous experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role

• Experience leading multiple teams through supervisors or team leaders

• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, and operational performance

• Proven ability to deliver against production KPIs and drive measurable improvements

• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, using data to drive decisions

• Experience implementing Lean/CI initiatives at scale

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality systems

• Calm and organised under pressure

• Hands-on and proactive leadership style

• Fair and professional people management approach

• Strong attention to detail

• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

• Strategic and commercially aware

• Strong leadership presence and decision-making ability

• Able to operate at both strategic and operational levels

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