Hands-On Production Manager - Plastics Site by Heathrow

Recruit4Talent Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holidays

Cycle to Work

Annual Health screenings

Free flu jabs

Time off in lieu

Job summary

Recruit4Talent Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for a modern plastics operation near Heathrow. You will lead site operations from order intake to dispatch, delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused performance.

Responsibilities include production planning, shop-floor and office collaboration, quality and stock control, and managing costs and profitability. The role offers Monday–Friday hours and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience running a small-to-medium manufacturing or bespoke-build operation.
• Proven track record from order intake to delivery.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams including shop-floor and office staff.
• Strong planning, lead-time, stock control, purchasing and QA knowledge.
• Commercial awareness with costs, invoicing, budgets and P&L experience.
• Hands-on, organized with decisive problem-solving.
• Clear communication with stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset and health and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Site leadership and employee management.
• Creating a positive culture that fosters accountability, where everyone is clear on their responsibilities and duties are delegated appropriately, with all clear on the required KPIs.
• Production planning and delivery, ensuring the site is able to maintain the required level of productivity in a safe and efficient manner.
• Quality, safety and stock control.
• Commercial and financial management, you will oversee the management of stock, purchase orders, providing clear product and account profitability reports.
• Actively participating in Finance and Production meetings.

Skills

Site leadership

Production planning

Stock control

Quality assurance

Budgeting & P&L

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Job description

Recruit4Talent Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for a modern plastics operation near Heathrow. You will lead site operations from order intake to dispatch, delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused performance.

Responsibilities include production planning, shop-floor and office collaboration, quality and stock control, and managing costs and profitability. The role offers Monday–Friday hours and a competitive salary with benefits.