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Job summary
A leading global automotive supplier is seeking a Production Manager for their Sunderland facility. In this role, you will lead day-to-day production operations and manage teams to ensure high-quality delivery for major automotive customers. Essential qualifications include experience in automotive manufacturing and a strong focus on Lean methodologies. This full-time position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Senior Production Supervisor in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
- Strong people leadership background in a plant-based environment.
- Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing and operational KPIs.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day production operations within the Sunderland automotive plant.
- Manage and develop production supervisors and shop-floor teams.
- Deliver key operational KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
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Location: Sunderland (Washington area) UK
Working model: On-site
Shift: Day shift
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Lear Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier of seating and electrical systems with manufacturing operations in over 35 countries and more than 170,000 employees worldwide.
The Sunderland site is a key UK manufacturing facility supplying major automotive customers, including Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover, with advanced seating components and systems. The plant plays an important role in the North East automotive hub which benefits from close proximity to Nissan’s large vehicle manufacturing operations and broader supply‑chain network.
The Production Manager will lead and develop the Sunderland production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality delivery for automotive customers. This role is crucial to achieving operational targets, supporting stable series production, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.
- Lead day‑to‑day production operations within the Sunderland automotive plant
- Manage and develop production supervisors and shop‑floor teams
- Deliver key operational KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
- Act as a visible hands‑on leader on the shop floor
- Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
- Support production stability customer requirements and programme delivery
- Work closely with Quality Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Maintenance teams
- Experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Senior Production Supervisor in automotive or high‑volume manufacturing
- Strong people leadership background in a plant‑based environment
- Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing and operational KPIs
- Strong safety focus and hands‑on leadership style
- Experience supporting major OEM customers (e.g. Nissan, JLR)
- Automotive Tier 1 supplier experience
- Involvement in new product or programme launches
Required Experience: Manager
Key Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Management Experience, 5S, Operations Management, Production Planning, Production Management, Kaizen, Supervising Experience, Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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