Production Manager

Our Client:

Our client is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing business operating within a complex, high-volume production environment. With a strong reputation for quality and delivery the business is currently going through a period of transformation with a clear focus on improving performance, strengthening culture and broadening its customer base.  The Production Manager role is an opportunity to join a business investing in its operations and leadership capability, where individuals are given real ownership and the chance to make a visible impact.

The Role:

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for performance across a busy shift-based production unit. You will lead a team of supervisors and operators, driving output, quality, cost and safety performance while supporting a wider transformation across the function. 

Key areas of focus include:

• Leading day-to-day operations while maintaining a strong focus on KPIs across safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Driving continuous improvement activity and embedding structured problem-solving
• Developing and leading teams, including coaching, performance management and succession planning
• Ensuring production plans are delivered in line with customer demand and capacity
• Playing a key role in improving culture, engagement and overall performance within the area

About You:

We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who is comfortable operating at pace and taking ownership of both people and performance.

You’ll typically bring:

• Experience in a senior supervisory or frontline leadership role within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• A track record of delivering long-term measurable improvements in performance and efficiency
• Strong understanding of KPIs, production planning and continuous improvement tools
• The ability to lead, influence and bring teams on a journey within a complex environment
• Confidence managing people processes, including development, performance and engagement