About Us

ASG King & Fowler is a trusted name in specialist surface treatments and precision engineering, supplying world-class aerospace and defence customers. With decades of expertise and a commitment to excellence, we are strengthening our operational leadership as we continue to grow. We’re now seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive performance across the site.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will take full ownership of day-to-day production activities, ensuring output, quality, and delivery targets are consistently achieved. You’ll lead a skilled team, optimise processes, and work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Planning to ensure seamless, efficient operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions will directly influence performance, customer satisfaction, and the future success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures
• Drive operational efficiency through effective planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimisation
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, including lean methodologies and waste reduction
• Monitor production performance and provide clear reporting to senior leadership
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve issues and support robust process control
• Champion a positive, accountable, and safety-focused culture across the shop floor
• Support training, development, and performance management of production staff

About You

We’re looking for a confident, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. You will ideally bring:

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or Senior Supervisor in aerospace, precision engineering, or similar manufacturing. Surface treatments experience would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of AS9100, NADCAP, or other regulated industry standards
• Experience of implementing process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive operational improvements
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-driven mindset
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Experience in lean manufacturing / Lean Six Sigma and 5S