# Production Manager

> Paxton Access · Eastbourne, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-30

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Manufacturing

## Description

At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.

**So, what are the benefits?**

-   We run a great social calendar with pub quizzes, staff parties, monthly charity, EDI events and more! It’s rare you won’t see something going on!
-   Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.
-   Join a Carbon Neutral company – Paxton is Carbon Neutral in the UK, France, Germany & South Africa!
-   Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex. (David Lloyds, Bannatynes and more!)
-   Free fruit and snacks each day, Wednesday drink top‑ups, and a subsidised lunch delivery service.
-   Collaborative internal group initiatives like the Green Team, EDI Team, or the Charity Team.
-   Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
-   25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
-   Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies™.
-   Work in our modern Eastbourne Factory, where a focus on technology, safety and improvement creates opportunities to build your experience and explore future progression.

**About the role**

Join our team in Eastbourne at our Manufacturing Centre where you'll take ownership of a fast-paced production area, leading teams on shift to deliver daily targets. You’ll be hands-on in driving operational efficiency, embedding lean principles, and solving problems on the shop floor to ensure safe, smooth and high-quality operations.

-   Lead daily operations across Production, Injection Moulding and Logistics, delivering against the production plan and customer demand.
-   Run shift performance using SQCDP and daily management routines, using data to identify issues and drive immediate action.
-   Take ownership of day-to-day operational decisions, resolving issues quickly to minimise downtime and maintain workflow.
-   Lead shopfloor problem-solving through a “Go to Gemba” approach, identifying root causes and fixing issues at source.
-   Drive lean manufacturing and POM principles, improving flow, reducing waste and increasing operational efficiency.
-   Champion continuous improvement, challenging existing processes to improve productivity, quality and output.
-   Ensure effective use of people, materials and equipment to maximise efficiency and control costs.
-   Maintain equipment performance through TPM, embedding a “brand new forever” mindset and reducing unplanned downtime.
-   Ensure SOPs, in-process quality checks and ISO/IMS standards are consistently followed to maintain product quality and compliance.
-   Set and maintain high standards for safety and housekeeping, embedding HSE and 5S principles across the area.
-   Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders through regular feedback, 1:1s and performance management, building a high-performing team.
-   Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Planning teams to resolve issues, improve performance and ensure delivery targets are met.

**What can you expect from this role?**

-   The opportunity to shape team performance, culture and drive the ongoing development and improvement of the manufacturing facility
-   A hands-on leadership role where you’ll make real-time decisions and see the impact of your work daily
-   The chance to develop people and build strong, high-performing teams

**What are we looking for?**

-   Experience leading teams within a manufacturing / operations environment, with a solid understanding of performance metrics and structured ways of working.
-   Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate high‑performing teams.
-   Confidence working to defined processes and standards, using operational data to inform decisions and support continuous improvement.
-   Familiarity with manufacturing practices such as LEAN principles, production systems or ISO‑based environments.

_Please note: Our manufacturing site is currently based in Eastbourne, with plans to relocate to Brighton in the coming years. While exact dates are not yet confirmed, the move is currently expected to complete around 2030._

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc)

## Apply

[Apply at Paxton Access](https://apply.workable.com/paxton-access/j/211B801084/apply)

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