Interim Production Manager

ATA Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment manufacturer in West Yorkshire is looking for an experienced Interim Production Manager to manage operations on the shop floor. This role offers hands-on leadership and requires a strong background in manufacturing processes. The position offers £47.50 per hour on a 5-month contract with potential for extension. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in production management and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Immediate start

High-impact leadership role

Outside IR35 - Limited Company suitable

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Solid engineering background with process awareness.
• Confident communicator capable of motivating and directing internal labour.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 50+ shop floor personnel.
• Allocate work efficiently and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Maintain proactive production planning in coordination with shift supervisors.
• Ensure processes are followed and productivity targets are achieved.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Management experience in production

Strong communication skills

MRP systems proficiency

Job description

Overview

Interim Production Manager – West Yorkshire – 5-month contract – £47.50p/h (Outside IR35) – Capital Equipment / Manufacturing / Production Management

My client is a leading manufacturer of industrial capital equipment, seeking an experienced Interim Production Manager to provide hands-on leadership across their busy shop floor operation. This is an immediate requirement with strong potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 50+ shop floor personnel
• Allocate work efficiently and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Maintain proactive production planning in coordination with shift supervisors
• Communicate effectively across departments to chase work and maintain steady workflow
• Ensure processes are followed and productivity targets are achieved
• Drive accountability and performance through clear leadership and delegation

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, medium sheet metal, or similar)
• Proven track record managing teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Solid engineering background with process awareness
• Confident communicator capable of motivating and directing internal labour
• Competent user of MRP systems and spreadsheets

Benefits

• Hands-on, high-impact leadership role
• Outside IR35 - Limited Company suitable
• Immediate start

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation