Production Manager - Permanent Role Location:Essex Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (DOE) Hours: 37.5 per week Holiday: 24 days + bank holidays Are you an experienced production leader looking to take ownership of a busy manufacturing operation? Our client, a respected manufacturer within coating sector, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all on‑site production activities at their facility. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high‑impact role where you'll lead a team, drive production efficiency, improve processes, and ensure a safe, compliant and high‑quality manufacturing environment. If you're confident managing people, solving operational problems, and continuously improving production performance, this could be the ideal next step in your career. What you'll be doing: Taking full responsibility for day‑to‑day production operations, ensuring manufacturing runs smoothly, safely, and to the expected quality standards. Identifying issues on the plant and working with teams to remove bottlenecks, prevent downtime, and keep production on schedule. Reviewing production data and KPIs to highlight opportunities to raise output, improve processes, and enhance overall efficiency. Leading the production team by setting clear expectations, supporting development, and managing training. Ensuring all colleagues follow site procedures, HR policies, and workplace st...