Graduate Production Manager

MTrec Ltd Technical; Washington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Career progression

Good pension

Job summary

MTrec Ltd Technical is seeking a Graduate Production Manager to join a rapidly growing specialist manufacturing operation. The role offers structured mentorship, fast-tracked career progression and hands-on operational training as you step into a leadership pipeline.

You will oversee day-to-day manufacturing, plan production schedules, allocate resources and manage a 45-strong production team, with a focus on KPI delivery, cost control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, Supply Chain or Operations
• Demonstrable leadership potential (e.g. university project leadership, sports team captaincy, supervisory experience)
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to manage a busy, fast-paced workload
• Highly IT literate with strong data analysis skills to evaluate KPIs and identify process inefficiencies

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day manufacturing processes
• Plan production schedules and allocate resources (personnel, materials, equipment)
• Lead a production team of 45 operatives on day shift
• Monitor site performance, KPIs and targets to align team goals
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes, reduce costs and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure daily safety and compliance with safe working practices
• Coach and develop staff as your management skills mature

Job description

The Company

Our client is a highly successful, specialist manufacturer experiencing rapid growth. To support their expanding operations, they are seeking an ambitious and driven individual to join the team as a Graduate Production Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated graduate to step directly into a leadership pipeline with structured mentorship, fast-tracked career progression and hands-on operational training.

The Role

• As a Graduate Production Manager, you will undergo comprehensive training to oversee and manage the day-to-day manufacturing processes.
• Working closely with senior leadership, you will learn to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Learning to plan production schedules, allocate resources (personnel, materials, and equipment) and maintain rigorous quality standards.
• Stepping into a day-shift leadership role, ultimately managing and motivating a production team of 45 operatives.
• Learning to monitor, analyze, and communicate site performance plans, KPIs, and targets to ensure the team is aligned on shared goals.
• Identifying opportunities to optimize processes, reduce manufacturing costs, eliminate waste, and foster a continuous improvement culture.
• Taking full accountability for the daily safety and well-being of your department on shift, ensuring absolute compliance with safe working practices.
• Coaching, developing, and leading staff members as your management skills mature.

The Person

• This role is ideal for a high-calibre graduate looking to jumpstart a career in operational management and manufacturing leadership.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a related field such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, Supply Chain or Operations.
• Previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Demonstrable leadership potential, which may include university group project leadership, sports team captaincy, or supervisory experience in a part-time job.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize a busy, fast-paced workload.
• Highly IT literate with strong data analysis skills to evaluate KPIs and identify process inefficiencies.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• Career progression opportunity.
• A good pension scheme.
• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices