Average Product Manager salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job Title: Production Manager Location: Redburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne Salary: Based on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours:40 per week Hart Door Systems have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager. Established in 1946, entering its 80th year, this family ran business has grown into a highly successful market leader in the manufacture of industrial high-speed doors, delivering our innovative products worldwide. We are seeking a highly motived operational leader with a passion for continuous improvement, quality and delivery to join our team. Please note that we are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. The Role: The main purpose of the role is the efficient management of the production of specialist industrial doors. Ensuring manufacturing processes align with our commitment, driving performance across quality, cost, and delivery. Leading the production team, aligning with our core values, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards while embedding lean manufacturing principles. Duties And Key Responsibilities Plan and execute production schedules to meet targets/deadlinesEnsuring effective and efficient use of all resources, driving workforce planning, training and developmentOversee daily operations within the workshop to ensure reliability and consistency on the production lineMaterial planning, and stock controlManage budgets, costs, and resource allocationLeading continuous improvement and lean transformation initiativesHandling complex manufacturing processes with variety due to customizationEnsuring compliance with Heath, Safety and Environmental regulationsDevelop and deliver against production KPI'sCollaborate with cross-function teams to drive process improvements and deliver customer satisfactionMaintain effective communication with stakeholders regarding production schedules The Candidate: Skills / Training: Proven experience in a management roleEngineering background (HND/HNC) is desirableExcellent interpersonal and leadership skillsA proven track record of delivering performance improvementPlanning and organisational skillsStrategic thinking and adaptability under pressureFinancial acumen for managing budgets and costsFamiliarity with health, safety, and environmental regulationsAnalytical skills to interpret data and identify improvementsKnowledge of lean managementTime and motion study experience is desirable Benefits: 22 days of annual leave (Additional awarded for service)Life insurance Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Production Operative, Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Engineering Production Manager, Engineering Manager, HND, HNC, Plant Manager, and Production Director may also be considered.

The Company Our client is a market leading niche manufacturer; due to growth they are looking to recruit a Product Manager. The Role To manage and promote products manufactured in order to achieve and if possible, exceed the budgeted contribution margins.Manage performance of product portfolio of design products.Support new business opportunities and help grow product sales.Ability to manage small project teams. Manage and take ownership for a selection of products within the portfolio to achieve NPD numbers, profitability and support consistent performance.Identify opportunities for cost reduction by having a thorough understanding of individual items current technical developments and process capabilities.Aim to reduce business complexity within the business.Improve sales performance by developing more profitable introductions.Develop new designs, colours and structures. Constantly look at ways to improve the overall finish and performance of new introductions. Utilise the NPD and I process to drive projects where applicable. Provide a solid business case for investment and development projects.Provide detailed analysis on performance of products in order to make informed decisions.Establish and develop relationships with key partners within the group.Initiate, co-ordinate, progress and supervise marketing trials, proofing’s, colour matching and standardisation exercises to ensure that all products are correctly administered and can be effectively integrated into the business.Support the sales team in developing current opportunities in the UK and overseas markets with regular communication and customer visits where required. Determine which opportunities will add the most value to the business. Understand the unmet needs of customers. Identify trends and market direction to support new introductions.The Person Must have previous experience in a similar role.You will ideally be degree qualified or hold relevant experience.Good analytical skills. Appreciation/interest in product performance and improvements. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Commercial customer experience desirable.Marketing qualification.The Benefits You will be working for a well-established growing employer.An excellent salary. A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.

The rewards and benefits on offer: A full time and permanent role from day 1! A highly competitive basic salary Holiday entitlement Pension contributionsFree onsite parking The opportunity to work for highly successful manufacturing businessImmediate Starts availableMTrec’s new job opportunity:MTrec Technical are proudly representing our industry leading, bespoke manufacturing client in their recruitment for a talented and experienced production manager. The are a leading food manufacturer, and following years of commercial success, are now expanding their operations. Located close to Newcastle, the company are ideally situated and have good access to major transport infrastructure. If you are an experienced production manager and looking for your next career move, apply now for an immediate response! The job you will do: Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure on-time delivery and exceed customer expectations.Strategically allocate resources and optimise asset utilisation to maximise efficiency and output.Manage product quality, production targets, and logistics performance to maintain operational excellence.Continuously monitor processes, identifying and implementing corrective actions to drive improvement.Stay current with industry best practices and modern production management techniques.Promote strong cross-functional collaboration with procurement, distribution, and senior management teams.Lead, mentor, and develop a workforce of up to 60 employees. Partner with Directors to execute cost-reduction initiatives and implement continuous improvement strategies.Proactively address employee concerns and foster a positive, high-performance workplace cultureAbout you: You must have proven production management experience within the food manufacturing industry. Proven experience in staff leadership, performance management, and team development.In-depth knowledge of quality assurance standards and health & safety regulations within a manufacturing environment.Exceptional organisational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.Proactive, hands-on leader with a collaborative, lead-by-example approach and a strong commitment to team success.