Manufacturing Production Manager

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Production Manager to lead their team in Macclesfield. This role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. You will be responsible for managing staffing, setting objectives, and driving process improvements to enhance productivity. The company values employee development and offers competitive salaries along with comprehensive benefits. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation in the food and beverage technology sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Holidays

Healthcare

Pension

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and legal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the manufacturing team for best practices and continuous improvement.
• Setting departmental objectives and KPIs for performance tracking.

Skills

Leadership in Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Team Development

Health and Safety Regulations

Quality Systems Implementation

Education

Level 5 Technical Qualification

Engineering Degree

Job description

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Manufacturing Production Manager, Macclesfield

Client: John Bean Technologies Corporation

Location: Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Manufacturing

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ceb03dd0d09d

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Overview

At JBT Corporation, what we do matters. We know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to fortify the future of food, guiding us to be a global leader in food and beverage technology. We aim to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values are:

• Serve with Integrity
• Collaborate with Humility
• Grow with Agility
• Innovate with Impact

Proseal UK Ltd designs and manufactures high-quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry, with manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia. As our Manufacturing Production Manager, reporting to the Head of Production and Supply Chain, your role is to lead our manufacturing team, ensuring best practices and improving procedures using modern manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the manufacturing team to deliver best practices, added value, and continuous improvement
• Leading team members, managing staffing levels, recruitment, training, appraisals, attendance, and daily supervision
• Setting departmental objectives and KPIs
• Delivering process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Preparing and owning the manufacturing budget
• Embedding a safety culture within the team
• Managing labour planning and manufacturing capacity planning tools

Requirements for the role:

• 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role in manufacturing/assembly
• Level 5 technical qualification or equivalent engineering/manufacturing degree/NVQ
• Ability to streamline or implement structures that enhance efficiency
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and legal guidelines
• Motivational leadership and team development skills
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in manufacturing
• Experience implementing quality systems to improve efficiency

Why work at JBT:

We are committed to our employees' development, fostering an inclusive team culture, and delivering world-class projects. We offer competitive salaries, holidays, healthcare, pension, and personal development opportunities. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as fundamental to our success.