Overview
Reference
020326KW Salary
£/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Peterborough Job Type
Permanent Posted
Monday, March 2, 2026
Production Manager
Location: Peterborough
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to lead and develop a high-performing production operation in a busy, hands-on manufacturing environment. This is a leadership role where you will drive performance, develop your team, and champion continuous improvement across people, processes, and equipment.
The Role
As Production Manager, you will oversee daily production activities, ensure KPIs are met, and work closely with senior management to deliver high-quality output. This role is hands-on and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on efficiency, quality, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Performance
1. Lead your team to consistently achieve production KPIs
2. Schedule production jobs to maximise resources and meet deadlines
3. Monitor staff performance and maintain operational efficiency
4. Ensure all production tasks are completed on time
Continuous Improvement
5. Implement and develop Lean Manufacturing practices
6. Improve production processes and optimise equipment performance
7. Recommend machinery upgrades or replacements where needed
People Management
8. Lead, motivate, and develop a small production team
9. Identify training needs and deliver development opportunities
10. Maintain accurate employee records on HR systems
Quality & Operational Excellence
11. Identify and resolve quality issues to ensure customer satisfaction
12. Ensure all work meets company procedures and quality standards
13. Support other departments as needed to achieve business goals
Health & Safety
14. Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment
15. Promote good health and safety practices across production areas
About you?...
16. Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment
17. Experienced in leading and developing a small team
18. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
19. Proactive, driven, and results-focused
20. Competent IT user (full in-house training provided)
21. Excellent attention to detail and confident in giving and following instructions
Desirable:
22. Experience with production equipment or machinery
23. First Aid, Fire Safety, or Moving & Handling training
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