Production Manager
SC4 RECRUITMENT LIMITED · UK wide
Production Manager at SC4 RECRUITMENT LIMITED, across the UK, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £50,000 per annum
- Location
- UK wide
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Closes
- 18 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
About 38% above the going rate for production operative
Reference https://www.sc4recruitment.co.uk/job/production-manager-588.aspx
About the role
Production Manager - Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Manufacturing | Essex | £50,000 + Benefits
Are you a Production Manager who can see opportunities where others see obstacles?
Do you enjoy improving productivity, reducing waste, developing teams and driving lasting operational improvements?
Our client is a respected and growing manufacturing business seeking a hands-on Production Manager to help improve manufacturing performance as part of its next stage of growth.
About the Role
Managing a production operation of approximately 40 employees, you will play a key role in helping the business become more efficient, more productive and better equipped for future growth. This is not simply a maintenance role. The business is looking for a leader who can bring fresh thinking, challenge the status quo, gain buy-in from stakeholders and deliver meaningful improvements across production performance, operational efficiency and cost control.
Key Areas of Focus
- OEE and line performance
- Labour utilisation
- Cost reduction
- Waste reduction
- Continuous Improvement
- Team development
- Operational best practice
- Health & Safety culture
- Food safety and quality compliance
- Future automation and efficiency projects
You will have worked as a:
- Production Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Factory Manager
- Senior Shift Manager looking for a bigger challenge
You will have a proven ability to:
- Improve productivity and manufacturing performance
- Lead and develop operational teams
- Deliver Continuous Improvement projects
- Reduce operational costs
- Implement structured ways of working
- Influence senior stakeholders and gain support for change
Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a stable, successful business with a loyal workforce, strong customer relationships, and genuine ambitions for growth. You'll have the chance to leave a lasting legacy by improving operational performance, developing future leaders and helping shape the next chapter of the manufacturing operation.
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Reference: https://www.sc4recruitment.co.uk/job/production-manager-588.aspx · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 18 Sep 2026 · Listed via SC4 RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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