Production Manager

The Opportunity

A well-established UK manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to lead its manufacturing operation in Staffordshire.

This is a key site-based leadership role with responsibility for day-to-day production performance, people leadership, safety, quality and continuous improvement. You will be joining an established operation with a strong technical focus and a clear commitment to developing its people and processes.

The successful candidate will be a visible, hands-on leader who can balance operational delivery with longer-term improvement, while building an engaged and accountable production team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet customer requirements

Manage, coach and develop production supervisors and shopfloor teams

Maintain high standards of health, safety and operational compliance

Drive continuous improvement, including lean principles, OEE and waste reduction

Monitor and improve key production measures including output, quality, downtime and efficiency

Manage production budgets and identify opportunities to improve cost performance

Work closely with colleagues across quality, planning, maintenance, commercial and supply chain functions

Support recruitment, training, development and succession planning within the production team

About You

Proven experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar leadership position

Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams

Practical understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Good knowledge of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment

Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Confident communicator, comfortable working with both shopfloor teams and senior stakeholders

A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the credibility to lead from the front

The Package

£55,000-£60,000 salary

10% contributory pension scheme

33 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Gym membership

Permanent, full-time position

Location & Working Pattern

Staffordshire-based manufacturing site. This is a hands-on, site-based leadership role supporting a 24/7 operation.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced production leader looking for your next opportunity within an established manufacturing environment, please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.