Production Engineer - Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Production Engineer - Manager Location:

West Chester, PA Employment Type:

Full-time Work Arrangement:

On-site (site-based role)

The Role An established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead site-based production operations. This role is accountable for driving Safety, Quality, Cost, and Operational performance in line with defined KPIs, while leading and engaging shift-based production teams. This is a hands-on leadership position within a regulated manufacturing environment, requiring a strong focus on EHS, continuous improvement, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities Ensure all production activities comply with EHS, security policies, procedures, and standards, minimising operational risk Promote a strong safety-first culture, leading by example and supporting EHS initiatives across the site Build, lead, and develop high-performing, engaged teams, ensuring effective resource allocation Coach, mentor, and develop employees, including succession planning, performance feedback, and annual reviews Deliver production targets on time, to cost and quality standards, with a strong “right-first-time” mindset Prevent customer quality issues; where issues arise, ensure rapid investigation and resolution Investigate non-conformances and embed lessons learned to drive continuous quality improvement Embed a continuous improvement culture, driving efficiencies and best-practice implementation Plan and manage maintenance activities and production downtime to minimise disruption Implement, monitor, and review training and development strategies Undertake additional duties within scope and capability as required

Experience & Qualifications 5–10 years’ experience in manufacturing within a multi-site or unionised environment

or

5+ years’ experience in chemical, metals, or heavy manufacturing Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, engage, and develop teams Strong understanding of EHS management principles Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Metallurgy) Demonstrated experience using problem-solving and root cause analysis (RCA) techniques Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards

Reward & Benefits Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus Strong pension / retirement contributions Annual leave entitlement (varies for shift-based environments) Comprehensive benefits supporting financial wellbeing, health, and family life Opportunities for professional growth within a technically driven manufacturing environment

Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to: Lead within a safety-critical, high-performance manufacturing operation Make a measurable impact on operational excellence and team development Work in an environment that values accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion Contribute to solutions that support long-term sustainability and operational resilience Flexible working patterns and job share arrangements may be considered where operationally feasible.