Are you a motivational leader with proven experience in production management? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where your decisions make a real impact?
We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations within a busy manufacturing site. You’ll play a key role in leading a team of up to 12 people, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety procedures are consistently achieved.
What are we looking for?
* Strong motivational and people management skills to inspire a team.
* Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
* Confident leading from the front having a strong presence on the factory shop floor.
* You’ll have a proactive attitude, great communication skills, and the ability to coach, develop, and motivate your team to deliver outstanding results.
* ILM Level 3–5 qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.
What will the role involve?
As Production Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the manufacturing process. You’ll:
* Manage people, performance, and equipment availability to meet production and quality targets
* Plan workloads and coordinate manufacturing and dispatch schedules
* Maintain quality standards, ensuring procedures and customer expectations are met
* Drive Health & Safety compliance and uphold company values across the site
* Lead by example, promoting continuous improvement and excellent housekeeping
* Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce downtime
* Coach and develop team members to build a high-performing, motivated workforce
This is a shop-floor-biased role, offering real ownership and influence in day-to-day operations. You’ll work 42 hours per week working 12 hour shifts (days) and covering every other weekend in these shifts.
What’s on offer?
* Competitive salary based of upto £42,000 depending on experience
* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Straight permanent position
* Opportunity to take on a key leadership position in a growing manufacturing business
* Genuine input into process improvements and site development
* Supportive management team with a focus on training and development
If you’re a proactive, motivational leader ready to take ownership and drive results, we’d love to hear from you.
Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted