Hands-On Production Manager - Heavy Manufacturing

Elevation Recruitment Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group are partnering with a heavy manufacturing business in Hull to recruit a Permanent Production Manager. This hands-on leadership role requires you to be on the shopfloor daily, guiding supervisors and ensuring safe, efficient production.

You will own the day-to-day operation, manage labour and machinery to hit the production plan, drive continuous improvement and develop multi-skilled teams across Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse and Transport.

Qualifications

• Experience leading heavy manufacturing operations, preferably on shopfloor.
• Exposure to automated/continuous-feed machinery is valued.
• Background as Production Supervisor, Shift Manager or Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Own the shopfloor and be visible, supporting supervisors and removing blockers to production.
• Lead health and safety, ensure safe practices and housekeeping.
• Deliver the daily production plan by managing labour, machinery and workflow in real time.
• Coach supervisors to become effective leaders running their own areas.
• Build multi-skilled teams and address underperformance promptly and fairly.
• Drive continuous improvement to cut waste and improve machine utilisation.
• Collaborate with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse and Transport to keep production on track.

Skills

Shopfloor leadership

Health & safety

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Labour management

Team coaching

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are partnering with a heavy manufacturing business in Hull to recruit a Permanent Production Manager. This hands-on leadership role requires you to be on the shopfloor daily, guiding supervisors and ensuring safe, efficient production.

You will own the day-to-day operation, manage labour and machinery to hit the production plan, drive continuous improvement and develop multi-skilled teams across Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse and Transport.