Production Manager

Overview

Production Manager
Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to c.£50,000

We\’re looking for a Production Manager to who can help lead the operational side of the business and drive performance, quality, and efficiency across a fast-paced manufacturing site. You\’ll coach teams, implement improvements, and act as a key link between management and operational colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing your team to ensure high standards in productivity, quality and safety.
• Driving continuous improvement activities, encouraging your team to look for more effective ways of working.
• Overseeing planning and and production schedules to meet output and quality targets.
• Ensuring compliance with quality systems and supporting audits.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the site (engineering, planning etc) to optimise operational performance.

About You

You\’re an experienced operations professional, happy to maintain a \’hands-on\’ presence on the shop floor, with a track record of delivering results through strong leadership and process improvements.

• Excellent people skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams, ideally in a fast-paced packaging (bottling, canning etc) environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, able to manage change and projects effectively.
• Knowledge of lean methods and production best practice.
• Degree-level education or equivalent practical experience desirable.
• Passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and colleague engagement.

Why Apply

This is a pivotal role offering responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to shape site performance while developing your leadership skills. To find out more, apply today