Production System Manager
Core
Lead the strategic direction of water production planning and system control to ensure resilient water supplies for 4.3 million customers.
Role type
Senior Production System Manager
Builds
Integrated water supply systems balancing demand, production capability, storage, and operational risk
Domain
Water utilities / Infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic planning, Systems thinking, Operational risk management, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Data-driven decision-making, Continuous improvement, Demand forecasting
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic direction of Production Planning and System Control across Ruthamford. Maintain oversight of demand, production capability, storage and operational risk. Identify future constraints and resilience risks, ensuring action is taken early. Build strong partnerships across Operations, Networks, Asset Health, Water Resources and Capital Delivery. Lead and develop a team of planning and system control professionals. Establish governance and assurance frameworks for production-impacting activity. Use data, forecasting and operational insight to support strategic decision-making. Drive continuous improvement in planning capability, forecasting and system resilience. Support the transition to a proactive and production-led operating model.