Production Director

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment has been retained to appoint a Production Director for its Blackpool operations. An experienced manufacturing leader will take ownership of a sizeable facility, influencing performance, leading people and driving the site’s ongoing development.

The role combines hands-on leadership with long-term improvement, balancing daily production demands with strategic objectives. It suits a senior production leader aiming for director-level responsibility and career

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a sizeable manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes with exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop people and balance short-term operational pressures with longer-term priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and consistently.
• Develop, coach and support production managers and team leaders, building a high-performing culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Oversee production planning and resource allocation to respond to changing demands.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning and other stakeholders to strengthen performance and meet business goals.
• Identify and implement practical improvements to processes, systems and working practices.

Job description

Production Director

Consortium Professional Recruitment has been retained by this established manufacturer to support the appointment of a Production Director to lead and develop its Blackpool operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to take ownership of a sizeable production facility, with the scope to influence performance, develop people and support the continued evolution of the facility.

The successful Production Director will combine strong operational leadership with a practical, hands-on approach. You'll be comfortable balancing immediate production demands with longer-term improvement objectives, bringing the experience, judgement and people skills needed to deliver results in a busy manufacturing environment.

The opportunity could equally suit an accomplished Head of Manufacturing or Senior Production leader looking to progress into a director-level appointment.

The Role

As Production Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day performance and ongoing development of the manufacturing operation.

Working closely with senior leadership and other departments, you'll ensure production priorities are effectively managed, balancing customer requirements, internal supply commitments and wider business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and consistently.
• Develop, coach and support production managers and team leaders, building a positive, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across productivity, quality, cost, operational efficiency and equipment utilisation.
• Oversee production planning and resource allocation, responding effectively to changing demands and competing operational priorities.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, planning and other stakeholders to strengthen performance, resolve challenges and deliver against business expectations.
• Identify and implement practical improvements to manufacturing processes, systems and working practices.
• Support the longer-term development of the site, translating strategic objectives into achievable operational priorities.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing professional who combines strong technical and operational understanding with the ability to lead, influence and develop people.

You’ll ideally demonstrate:

• Proven leadership experience within a sizeable manufacturing or production environment, with responsibility for operational performance and team development.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, with exposure to continuous production and manual assembly operations particularly beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience improving productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance through effective operational management.
• A practical understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement principles and performance management measures.
• The ability to balance short-term operational pressures with longer-term development priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at both shop-floor and senior leadership levels.
• A resilient, adaptable and approachable leadership style, with a willingness to remain close to day-to-day operations.

Above all, you’ll be someone who enjoys making a tangible difference. You won’t be afraid to challenge established ways of working, but you’ll recognise that sustainable improvement comes through engaging people, building trust and bringing teams with you.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000, plus benefits.
• A senior leadership appointment with genuine responsibility and influence.
• The opportunity to lead an established manufacturing operation benefiting from continued investment and development.
• Scope to shape operational performance, strengthen capability and contribute to the longer-term direction of the business.

If you’re an experienced manufacturing leader looking for a Production Director opportunity where you can make an impact, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.