Production Manager

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Malta

Work Arrangement: Onsite, 4 days on / 4 days off roster

About Our Client

Our client is an established organisation operating within the specialist services sector, delivering complex production and refurbishment projects for international customers.

The company operates in a fast paced, specialist production environment, with a strong emphasis on quality, operational efficiency and customer service. It offers a supportive workplace where employees can develop specialist skills and build long term careers.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee production projects and hangar operations at its Malta facility.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, within agreed timelines and budgets, while meeting customer expectations and maintaining compliance with quality, health and safety and environmental standards.

The role involves leading and developing an effective production team, managing operational and financial performance, and driving continuous improvement across production activities.

The working roster is based on 4 days on / 4 days off.

Duties & Tasks

Production Management

Act as the primary liaison between management, the production team and customers.

Oversee production projects, ensuring they are planned, executed and completed within agreed milestones and budgets.

Ensure efficient project preparation, execution, assessment and cost control while maintaining strong commercial agreements with customers.

Maintain and uphold hangar standards, ensuring compliance with quality, health and safety and environmental regulations.

Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance of hangar equipment and infrastructure.

Operational & Financial Performance

Monitor and manage production budgets, optimising direct and indirect costs to improve efficiency.

Ensure production performance aligns with company financial targets and contributes to achieving budget objectives.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate effective communication across departments and with customers.

Conduct regular production meetings to ensure alignment on objectives and project progress.

Act as a strategic partner in company wide projects, supporting broader business objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

Support and contribute to ad hoc projects that impact company targets and objectives.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Company Directors.

You Will Need

Essential Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Project Management or a related field, or significant project delivery experience.

At least 3 years' experience in a Project Management role within a specialist production or operational environment.

Strong operational and technical understanding, with relevant industry experience.

Demonstrated experience in budget management and cost optimisation.

Strong leadership skills with a proactive, results driven approach.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and senior executives.

Project management expertise, with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.

Proven problem solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Ability to drive accountability and performance management across teams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

Ability to travel to company and customer locations as required.

Additional Information

Willingness to travel, approximately 25%.

Work location: In person, Malta.

What Our Client Offers

Bike to Work scheme.

Company events.

Company pension.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Onsite parking.

Private medical insurance.

Sick pay.

Wellness programme.