Production Manager
High-Impact Leadership Role
High Peak
Are you a driven Production Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments? Ready to take full ownership of operations and make a tangible impact every single day?
We're partnering with a leading global manufacturer (confidential) to find a standout Production Manager to lead multi-shift operations and drive performance, discipline, and continuous improvement across the shop floor.
The Opportunity
This is not a sit-behind-the-desk role. You'll be the heartbeat of the operation, leading from the front, making decisions in real time, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and on target.
You'll take ownership of output, performance, and people, building a culture of accountability while delivering measurable improvements.
What You'll Be Doing
Operational Leadership
Own daily production performance across multiple shifts
Drive on-time delivery and operational efficiency targets
Ensure full readiness of materials, machinery, and labour before each shift
Act fast to remove bottlenecks and keep production moving
Performance & Accountability
Lead daily performance meetings with clear actions and ownership
Hold teams accountable for safety, quality, and output
Reduce waste, scrap, and downtime through strong shop-floor control
Use data and KPIs to drive decisions and improvements
Continuous Improvement
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies impacting performance
Improve workflow, cycle times, and overall productivity
Partner with engineering to resolve recurring issues
Embed Lean and 5S principles into daily operations
People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders
Build a high-performance culture with clear expectations
Challenge underperformance constructively and confidently
Support training and cross-skilling across teams
Safety & Compliance
Champion a strong safety-first culture
Ensure compliance with industry standards (IATF, ISO)
Act immediately on risks and maintain safe systems of work
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Production Manager in highly regulated, fast paced manufacturing environment
Experience managing large teams
Solid understanding of OEE/OAE and performance metrics
Confident communicator who can challenge and influence at all levels
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Bonus points for:
Automotive sector experience is highly desirable
Lean / Six Sigma knowledge
Why This Role?
High-impact leadership position with real autonomy
Opportunity to shape culture and drive performance
Work within a fast-paced, globally recognised manufacturing environment
Competitive salary up to £65,000 + benefits
Interested?
If you're ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and make a real difference - we want to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.
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