Production Manager

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Coalville, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage daily manufacturing operations, production targets, quality, safety, delivery, costs, and workforce performance. Lead production meetings, coordinate people and processes, implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, conduct safety audits, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions. The role also oversees attendance, performance, employee relations, and adherence to best practices while supporting strategic and operational business goals.
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Job Description:

Here at Terex, we are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. It’s an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector – come join us!

We have an exciting roadmap ahead for new products, services, production capacity and business expansion. We currently have an opportunity for a Production Manager to join our team.

What’s in it for you
  • Excellent total compensation package to include competitive salary, free health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Earn extra cash via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
  • Access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.
About the Role

This is an exciting, progressive opportunity for a Production Manager to join an established world class engineering/manufacturing Company. Terex is expanding, we are looking for someone to join us in a key role where they will help to support, manage, and develop our production facility for the future.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
  • To maintain compliance to all Health and Safety Regulations and promote health & safety within the workplace. Perform Safety Audits and generate investigation reports to ensure that corrective actions will eliminate reoccurrence and unsafe acts/conditions. Zero Harm.
  • Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are always maintained.
  • To ensure that the highest quality of product is maintained by driving and embedding the (TQM) Quality principles (don’t accept, don’t make, don’t pass on). Zero Defects.
  • To attend and organise the daily and weekly production meetings. Proactively Communicating with all relevant People / Departments and coordinating all relevant inputs (People, plant, and processes) to ensure production output and on time delivery targets are achieved.
  • Promote continual output improvements and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability.
  • To manage the manufacturing team daily in terms of labour, work instruction, improving performance, attendance management and any disciplinary and grievance issues that may arise.
  • To ensure lines are run in accordance with lean manufacturing practices and principals, pursuing continuous improvement opportunities e.g. Daily Kaizens, Problem solves.
  • To understand the company vision and actively work towards achieving our aims. Undertake additional tasks within the company to improve the conditions for all employees.
  • As part of the Management team, you will be jointly responsible for contributing towards the achievement of the company’s strategic and operational targets.
The Person / essential Experience.
  • Significant production experience gained in a busy and fast-moving manufacturing environment
  • Experience and proven track record of Supervisory and /or people management is essential
  • An understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques an advantage
  • Computer literate and experience of Oracle /ERP systems
  • Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and proficient in managing one’s own time
  • Proven track record of meeting strict deadlines and ability to adapt to changing priorities and goals
  • A logical and methodical approach to problem solving along with the ability to drive improvements
  • Committed team player who is performance driven to meet targets and Business objectives

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

All applicants must demonstrate through their application form how they meet the criteria for the position applied for. We reserve the right to enhance our selection criteria at the short-listing stage, if required.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.


Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.


We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.


With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.


For more information, please visit www.terex.com.


Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.


Skills Required

  • Significant production experience in a busy, fast-moving manufacturing environment
  • Proven supervisory and/or people management experience
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
  • Computer literacy and experience with Oracle or ERP systems
  • Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and adapt to changing priorities and goals
  • Logical and methodical problem-solving approach with ability to drive improvements
  • Committed, performance-driven team player focused on targets and business objectives
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The Company
HQ: Norwalk, CT
7,883 Employees
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization and offer complementary digital solutions designed to help our customers maximize their return on investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

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