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- Tasks: Lead production operations, motivate your team, and drive quality improvements.
- Company: World-class manufacturer known for innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, and life assurance.
- Why this job: Join a global leader and make a real impact in production management.
- Qualifications: HND/HNC qualified engineer with experience in managing production teams.
- Other info: Supportive culture with training and development opportunities.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.
We’re partnering with one of our long-standing clients, a world-class manufacturer based in Middleton who need a Production Manager to join their site management team. They’re a highly respectable, global business that pride themselves on quality, delivery and innovation. As the Production Manager you’ll keep production running smoothly, motivate your team and drive quality improvements.
What you’ll get:
- Attractive salary DOE
- Annual bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Life assurance
- The opportunity to work for a global business with a first class reputation for product and innovation
About You:
- You’re a time-served engineer with an HND / HNC qualification
- You’ll have managed production teams in an engineering/manufacturing environment
- You lead your team from the front, with clarity and integrity focussed on driving and developing the team
- Strong project management skills and experience delivering strategic improvement plans
- Good level of commercial acumen
- NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification
About the Role:
- You’ll lead daily production operations across all site departments with a strong focus on delivery, quality, cost and customer requirements
- Champion Lean and CI initiatives to streamline processes and boost performance
- Working closely with production, quality and planning departments to ensure deadlines are met
- Manage site maintenance, services and facilities
- Work closely with other functions to solve problems and keep customers happy
- Ensure compliance with ISO45001 and ISO18001 regulations
- Prepare budgets, forecasts and capital expenditure plans
- Ensure maintenance of machinery
- Maintain and build solid relationships with suppliers, contractors and customers
About the Company:
- World leader in the design and manufacture of niche products
- Huge drivers of development and innovation
- A supportive team culture with training and development opportunities
This role won’t be around for long, don’t miss out – apply now!
Production Manager employer: Bowmay Consulting
Contact Detail:
Bowmay Consulting Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Bowmay Consulting
✨Know Your Stuff
Make sure you brush up on your engineering and manufacturing knowledge. Understand the specific processes and technologies used by the company, as well as their Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives. This will show that you're not just a candidate, but someone who genuinely understands the industry.
✨Showcase Your Leadership Skills
Prepare examples of how you've successfully led production teams in the past. Think about times when you motivated your team or drove quality improvements. Be ready to discuss your leadership style and how you can bring clarity and integrity to the role.
✨Be Ready for Problem-Solving
Expect questions that assess your problem-solving abilities. Think of scenarios where you've had to collaborate with different departments to meet deadlines or resolve issues. Highlight your project management skills and how you've delivered strategic improvement plans in previous roles.
✨Understand Compliance and Safety Standards
Familiarise yourself with ISO45001 and ISO18001 regulations, as well as any safety qualifications you hold like NEBOSH. Be prepared to discuss how you ensure compliance in your current or previous roles, as this is crucial for the Production Manager position.
