Production Manager

Nicholas Associates; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

25 days' annual leave

5% contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and employee benefits

Death-in-service life insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual bonus opportunity

Subsidised refreshments

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a South Yorkshire manufacturing business. You will own day-to-day operations, drive productivity and quality, and lead teams to achieve output and cost targets.

The role demands a strong Lean manufacturing background, production planning expertise and KPI management. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Planning to sustain continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in Production Management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading production teams and managing Team Leaders, Supervisors or Section Managers.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Proven experience improving productivity, throughput, labour efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Experience in production planning, capacity management and workforce optimization.
• Ability to interpret production data, monitor KPIs and make informed decisions.
• Experience managing overtime and direct labour costs against budgets.
• Good understanding of quality, health & safety and environmental standards.
• Experience using ERP systems and Excel.
• Engineering degree or substantial relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet business and customer requirements.
• Lead and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors to improve performance and culture.
• Plan labour, materials, equipment and capacity in line with demand.
• Monitor production performance via KPIs and implement improvement plans.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies to improve throughput.
• Drive Lean initiatives, waste reduction and standardized processes.
• Promote employee involvement and practical improvements.
• Manage overtime, workforce requirements and direct labour costs to meet targets.
• Review capacity and adjust resources for changes in demand and priorities.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing method improvements.
• Ensure maintenance, TPM and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Production planning

Team leadership

KPI analysis

TPM

Cost control

Data-driven decisions

Education

Engineering degree or substantial relevant experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: £57,345 per annum + overtime + benefits

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to join an established and growing manufacturing business in South Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded manufacturing professional to take ownership of production operations, lead and develop teams, and drive improvements across productivity, efficiency, quality, delivery and cost.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved, resources are utilised effectively and continuous improvement becomes an integral part of the manufacturing culture.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production activities are planned and executed effectively to meet business and customer requirements.

• Leading and managing production operations to achieve agreed output, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Managing, coaching and developing Team Leaders, Section Managers and production employees to improve performance and build a strong team culture.
• Planning and coordinating labour, materials, equipment and production capacity in line with changing business requirements.
• Monitoring production performance through KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective action plans.
• Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks, delays and process inefficiencies to improve throughput.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including waste reduction, improved workflow, standardised processes and continuous improvement.
• Promoting employee involvement and encouraging teams to identify and implement practical improvements.
• Managing overtime, workforce requirements and direct labour costs to achieve production objectives efficiently.
• Reviewing capacity requirements and adjusting resources to accommodate changes in demand and production priorities.
• Supporting new product introductions, process changes and the implementation of improved manufacturing methods.
• Ensuring machinery, equipment and production processes are maintained effectively, with appropriate preventative maintenance and TPM practices in place.
• Maintaining high standards of product quality, health and safety, environmental compliance and workplace housekeeping.
• Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance and other departments to resolve issues and improve overall operational performance.
• Ensuring company procedures and HR policies are followed consistently, including performance management, training and employee development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident and practical leader with a strong background in manufacturing production management and a proven ability to improve operational performance.

• A minimum of five years' experience in a Production Management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading production teams and managing Team Leaders, Supervisors or Section Managers.
• A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience improving productivity, throughput, labour efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Experience in production planning, capacity management, resource allocation and workforce optimisation.Experience in production planning, capacity management, resource allocation and workforce optimisation.The ability to interpret production data, monitor KPIs and make informed operational decisions.
• Experience managing overtime, controlling direct labour costs and working towards production budgets or cost targets.
• A good understanding of quality management, health and safety and environmental standards.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A degree in an engineering discipline or substantial relevant experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Salary and Benefits

Annual package of £57,345, including basic salary and guaranteed minimum bonus.

• Enhanced overtime rates, with premium payments available.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• 5% contributory pension scheme.
• Healthcare and employee benefits scheme.
• Death-in-service life insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Subsidised refreshments.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies