Production Manager - Mechanical Solutions - Bensalem, PA

Lead a High-Impact Manufacturing Operation

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organisation with a strong operational footprint and a reputation for reliability. They operate in a fast-paced, production-driven environment where quality and efficiency are critical. The business values strong leadership, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. Investment in people, processes, and technology underpins their long-term strategy. Safety, accountability, and collaboration are central to their culture.

Job Description

• Plan and manage daily production activities to align with demand, inventory levels, and delivery commitments
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and shop-floor teams to drive performance and engagement
• Ensure products consistently meet quality standards through effective controls and monitoring
• Allocate labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet output targets and control costs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput
• Champion health and safety standards, ensuring compliance and proactive incident management
• Oversee inventory management to balance availability, turnover, and cost
• Manage production budgets, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity and reduce lead times
• Produce and analyse production reports, providing insights and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and standards

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5-7+ years' experience in a Production Manager role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities
• Experience using manufacturing and production management systems
• Highly organised with strong project management capability
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or similar

What's on Offer

• A senior leadership role with autonomy and influence
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives
• Stable, well-resourced manufacturing environment
• Long-term career progression within operations leadership

Contact Harrison Roche Quote job ref JN-052026-7020375

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Bensalem

Contract Type: Permanent