Hands-On Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Elevation Recruitment Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Free on-site parking

Onsite gym

EV charging points

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

AMG Chrome in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a specialist metals manufacturing unit. You will oversee safety, quality, yield and efficiency, driving improvements on the shop floor and reporting on performance in managers' meetings.

You will manage a capable production team, ensure capacity to meet customer needs, and lead cost-down initiatives while upholding zero-harm principles across the site. This role offers a real opportunity to shape the unit's future.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industry manufacturing environments (grinding, crushing, milling).
• Minimum IOSH qualification to back up Health & Safety knowledge.
• Visible, hands-on leadership on the shop floor.
• Strong IT skills and ability to use data/financial information to drive decisions.
• Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related technical discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Control the process and performance of the manufacturing unit with cross-functional teams.
• Train and develop the production team to operate at optimum levels.
• Uphold zero harm by ensuring safe practices throughout the facility.
• Ensure capacity and capability to meet market and customer needs.
• Lead cost-down initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain high-quality standards and reduce waste on daily activities.
• Drive health, safety, wellbeing and environmental standards site-wide.

Skills

People leadership

Health & Safety

Financial awareness

Shop floor leadership

Education

IOSH qualification

Manufacturing/Engineering degree desirable

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

AMG Chrome in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a specialist metals manufacturing unit. You will oversee safety, quality, yield and efficiency, driving improvements on the shop floor and reporting on performance in managers' meetings.

You will manage a capable production team, ensure capacity to meet customer needs, and lead cost-down initiatives while upholding zero-harm principles across the site. This role offers a real opportunity to shape the unit's future.