Production Manager
We’re partnering with a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing business who are looking for a hands-on Production Manager to take ownership of a busy, fast-moving production environment.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on being on the shop floor, leading from the front, and making a real difference to performance, efficiency, and team culture.
What you’ll be doing:
• Take full ownership of daily production operations and resource planning
• Lead, inspire, and develop a motivated production team
• Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining exceptional quality standards
• Spot inefficiencies and drive real, measurable process improvements
• Champion Lean thinking and continuous improvement across the shop floor
• Monitor KPIs and production performance, taking action when needed
• Support recruitment, training, and workforce planning
• Maintain a strong Health & Safety culture and safe working environment
• Keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced, high-demand setting
What we’re looking for:
• Proven experience in a manufacturing/production leadership role
• Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on approach
• Track record of improving processes, efficiency, and output
• Confident working with data, KPIs, and production metrics
• ERP/MRP system experience (advantageous)
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
This role may also be known as Production Lead, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, or Production Supervisor.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a site, lead a team, and make a visible impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.