1. Great new role as interim Production Manager for an established Yorkshire brand
2. 6 month contract initially, immediate start
About Our Client
The employer is a well-established Yorkshire based organisation within the industrial/manufacturing sector, recognised for its commitment to producing high-quality products and maintaining operational excellence.
Job Description
The interim Production Manager will be responsible for/to:
3. Take full accountability for day‑to‑day production operations, ensuring output, quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved
4. Lead, motivate, and develop production teams (c50, 4 direct reports), including supervisors and operators, to create a positive, performance‑driven culture
5. Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer demand while maximising efficiency and utilisation of labour and equipment
6. Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements, embedding a strong safety culture across all shifts
7. Monitor and analyse production KPIs, identifying issues, trends, and improvement opportunities, and implementing effective corrective actions
8. Work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and support preventative maintenance programmes
9. Collaborate with planning, supply chain, and procurement teams to ensure materials availability and smooth production flow
10. Own production quality standards, working with quality teams to resolve non‑conformances and prevent repeat issues
11. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process optimisation, and cost‑saving projects
12. Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, training, and skills development to meet current and future business requirements
13. Support new product introductions, trials, and process changes, ensuring a smooth transition from development into production
14. Prepare and present clear production reports, performance updates, and improvement plans to senior management
The Successful Applicant
A successful Interim Production Manager should have:
15. Results orientated with a real desire to improve performance through a proactive and positive approach to management.
16. Ambitious with a competitive edge and the capacity to bring the team along through a natural ability to inspire.
17. Degree Qualified in Engineering / Operations / Business
18. Proven experience of managing teams, ideally in a world class manufacturing environment.
19. Experience of implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices is essential.
20. Experience of utilising six sigma techniques
21. Track record of seeking and finding efficiency and cost improvements.
22. Experience of using OEE for measurement and the basis of improvement.
23. Bottom-line focus and the ability to communicate the importance of cost to the team is an important aspect of this role.
24. Plan and allocate resources effectively including staffing contingency planning, succession management and training
25. Conduct annual appraisals
26. Excellent professional communication skills both written and verbal
27. Manage waste, downtime, and performance data, ensuring accurate reporting across OEE, efficiency, product weights, and labour usage to support better decisions and performance insights.
28. Available to start a new role immediately or on short notice
What's on Offer
29. Competitive salary between £45,000 and £60,000 depending on experience
30. Opportunity to contribute to a well-respected company in the industrial/manufacturing industry.
31. Fixed-term contract for six months initially with an immediate start
32. Potential for professional growth in the engineering and manufacturing department.
If you are an experienced Interim Production Manager looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.