Lean Production Manager — Lead Safety, Quality & Delivery

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6‑month performance bonus

Job summary

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd in Greater Manchester is seeking a Production Manager to own production operations, driving safety, quality, cost-efficiency and delivery. You will report to the General Manager and shape operational strategy, capacity management and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role leads supervisors, team leaders, quality control and operators, fostering a culture of safety and lean practices while partnering with senior leadership on business development and talent

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager in a highly regulated industry.
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles, waste elimination, and quality control.
• Commercially astute, proactive, pragmatic and forward-thinking with strong problem-solving ability.
• Highly professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a diverse production team, aligning safety, quality, cost and delivery (SQCD).
• Champion a culture of safety and lean practices, eliminating waste across operations.
• Resolve day-to-day shop floor issues and drive high quality, pragmatic decisions.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and senior team on capacity planning, staff training, recruitment, and retention.
• Maintain commitment to safety and adherence to 5S standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd in Greater Manchester is seeking a Production Manager to own production operations, driving safety, quality, cost-efficiency and delivery. You will report to the General Manager and shape operational strategy, capacity management and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role leads supervisors, team leaders, quality control and operators, fostering a culture of safety and lean practices while partnering with senior leadership on business development and talent