Production & Quality Manager
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Employment type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: up to £55,000 (DOE)
Opportunity
This pivotal position oversees production operations and quality systems, ideal for a leader who enjoys close interaction with the shop floor while driving improvements across the business.
Responsibilities
* Oversee day‑to‑day production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets
* Lead, mentor, and develop production staff
* Manage and improve the ISO 9001 quality management system
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes
* Investigate and resolve production and quality issues
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and company standards
* Manage quality inspections, audits, documentation, and reporting
* Support production planning, scheduling, and operational performanceCollaborate with internal teams to meet customer requirements
* Lead and develop training programmes across production
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a production and/or quality management role within manufacturing
* Strong understanding of production processes and quality systems
* Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
* Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
* Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability
Desirable
* Experience in polymers, coatings, textiles, or industrial manufacturing
* Knowledge of continuous improvement / lean methodologies
* Engineering or technical manufacturing background
* Experience in production planning and process optimisation
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £45‑55k (depending on experience)
* Profit share
* Company pension
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Early finish on Fridays
* Supportive and experienced team environment
* Ongoing training and development
* Long‑term progression opportunities within a growing business
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:45 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Flexibility required to meet business needs
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