Production Manager - Internal Applications Only

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.

We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

As Production Manager, you will lead manufacturing operations across a designated product range, ensuring products are delivered safely, to specification, on time, at the required quality standards and within cost targets. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll provide leadership to Production Team Leaders and their teams, driving operational performance, continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices while supporting the development of a high-performing production function.

We're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader with a proven track record of managing production operations and delivering results through people. You will be a confident communicator with strong organisational and planning skills, capable of using operational data and KPIs to drive performance improvements. Experience of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and leading teams within a fast-paced production environment is essential.

• Knowledge of passenger vehicle manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience working in a complex, customer-focused manufacturing environment.
• Management qualifications such as ILM/IoM Certificate in Management or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely or a similar health and safety qualification.

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.

Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com