Production Manager Manufacturing - Bridgewater Laminates - Bolton

Overview

Youll run the shop floor day to day. Your job is simple: keep the team productive, keep standards high, and get work out on time. Youll manage the lads properly - firm but fair - and make sure the factory runs like it should.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Productivity: Keep the team working at the right pace without constant chasing. Remove downtime, bottlenecks, and wasted movement. Make sure everyone knows what theyre doing and why.
• Plan the Day: Build a clear daily plan based on priority jobs. Allocate labour across machines and processes. Adjust quickly when things change.
• Set & Hit Targets: Set realistic but firm daily and weekly output targets. Track performance and call out when standards slip. Push for improvement without creating friction.
• Quality Control: Check work regularly, not just at the end. Take ownership of mistakes and fix root causes. Maintain consistent standards across all products.
• Problem Solving: Deal with issues as they happen - machines, materials, people. Think ahead to avoid repeat problems. Keep jobs moving, even when things go wrong.
• Team Management: Build respect with the team - not fear, not softness. Hold people accountable without losing them. Keep communication clear and direct.
• Deadlines: Work to tight install and delivery dates. Prioritise correctly when everything feels urgent. Deliver on commitments without excuses.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience running a factory or production floor.
• Strong people management - can get the best out of different personalities.
• Organised and structured - plans ahead, not reactive all the time.
• Hands-on - not afraid to get involved when needed.
• High standards - doesnt let things slide.
• Calm under pressure.

What Success Looks Like

• Work goes out on time, consistently.
• The team knows the plan every day.
• Standards are maintained without constant rework.
• Problems get solved quickly and dont repeat.
• The team respects you and performs for you.

Non-Negotiables

• No blaming others - take ownership.
• No overcomplicating - keep it simple and effective.
• No letting standards slip.