Production Manager – Rochdale
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Production Manager role based in Rochdale. Senior Management role for a growing manufacturer.
Our client is a well established, market‑leading manufacturing company based in Rochdale.
Description
Reporting to the Site Director and part of the site management team, the Production Manager is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes run reliably, efficiently and safely. The role involves delivering production targets, achieving customer on‑time delivery, driving continuous improvement and maintaining standards of quality and compliance. It also covers Site Maintenance and Site Services/Facilities Management.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and drive production activities across all departments (Fabrication Shop, Machine Shop, Assembly, Stores, Despatch and Maintenance) with a strong focus on delivery, quality, cost and customer requirements.
* Ensure customer delivery requirements are prioritised at all times and external subcontractors are utilised as appropriate.
* Ensure continuous compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards across the business.
* Ensure the requirements of ISO45001 and ISO18001 are managed and controlled appropriately.
* Maintain effective communication and timely actions on workload progress, obstacles and expectations.
* Promote a ‘World Class’ manufacturing operation through continuous cooperation and effective communication with Production Engineering, Quality and Planning Departments.
* Support supervision and other internal departments in actively addressing solutions for product, manufacturing processes and design improvements.
* Use all resources efficiently and effectively while maintaining quality standards.
* Prepare business plans (including Capital Expenditure), financial forecasts and budgets for the areas of responsibility based on order intake and sales.
* Manage the maintenance of all machinery, plant and equipment through effective systems (e.g., regular service plans, TPM processes).
* Scope and deliver projects to improve building services with a focus on process improvement and sustainability.
* Ensure Site Services (security, cleaning, etc.) are managed, controlled and performing effectively.
* Participate in and adhere to people‑related processes (recruitment, employee relations, performance management, etc.).
* Facilitate operational and strategic meetings with internal departments, external stakeholders and suppliers/contractors at all levels.
* Plan training activities to cover skills gaps and provide employee development opportunities.
Profile
* Proven Production Manager experience in an industrial manufacturing and engineering environment.
* Recent track record in a similar, permanent leadership role.
* Time‑served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in engineering is advantageous.
* Minimum qualification of HNC/HND or equivalent experience.
* Professional Management and Leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
* NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification/experience.
* Experience working within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
* IT literacy (Microsoft 365, SAP, etc.).
* Lean Manufacturing experience.
* Project management experience.
* Excellent leadership capabilities with the ability to drive and develop the team.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Professional and effective communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels.
* Analytical ability to collate and explore data.
* Decision‑making, problem solving, customer focus, results‑driven, commercial acumen and flexible leadership skills.
Job Offer
Excellent salary plus package and benefits.
Desired Skills and Experience
Industrial Manufacturing – Leadership – Production Management.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production.
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing.
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