Production Manager
Location: Farnworth, Greater Manchester
Salary: £47,000 - £48,000 + up to 23% bonus
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, flexible)
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Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and empowering your team to hit ambitious targets? If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re a forward-thinking, UK-leading industrial laundry business with a proud heritage dating back over 200 years. As our new Production Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence at our busy Farnworth site.
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What you'll do:
* Lead and develop a team of supervisors, team leaders, and production operatives to deliver top-quality workwear processing to ISO standards.
* Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient preparation, repair, finishing, and dispatch of garments and textiles.
* 2 direct reports and up to 80 indirect reports
* Collaborate with senior leadership and engineering teams to reduce downtime and boost productivity.
* Recruit, train, and motivate staff to meet production targets while fostering a safe and positive work environment.
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives that keep us ahead in the industry.
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Who you are:
* Experienced Production Manager with years in manufacturing or industrial production.
* Familiar with ISO quality standards and lean/5S methodologies.
* Motivated by results and continuous improvement.
* Confident making data-driven decisions and driving change.
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What we offer:
* Competitive salary plus a generous performance-related bonus (up to 23%).
* Company vehicle and excellent holiday allowance.
* Opportunity to grow within a large, supportive group.
* A dynamic working environment where your leadership truly makes an impact.
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