Production Manager

Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited is supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Bradford to recruit a Production Manager. You will lead production teams, drive performance and maintain quality, safety and GMP standards.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on people development, Lean improvements and delivering on-time customer commitments within a busy operation. You will play a pivotal role in developing teams and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong people management and coaching abilities.
• Proven track record of meeting production targets and improving performance.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and problem-solving techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate production teams to achieve targets and high performance.
• Oversee day-to-day production operations, ensuring efficiency and timeliness.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders, monitor performance and progression.
• Track output, productivity, quality and waste for continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean initiatives and Kaizen activities to improve processes.
• Plan schedules, resources and materials to meet customer needs.
• Maintain quality, traceability and GMP standards across production.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and risk assessments.

Skills

Production management

People management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Health and safety

Team leadership

Job description

We are recruiting a Production Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business, supporting a diverse range of customers across multiple sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production leader who can motivate and develop teams, drive operational performance and ensure high standards of quality, efficiency and health and safety across the manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of production, ensuring teams are organised, targets are achieved and continuous improvement is encouraged throughout the operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys developing people, improving manufacturing performance and taking ownership of operational standards. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on team development, productivity, quality and workplace safety within an established business.

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who can bring strong people management skills, a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to health and safety, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate production teams to achieve operational targets and maintain high standards of performance.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of production lines, ensuring operations are organised, efficient and start on time.
• Coach, develop and appraise Team Leaders, supporting their performance and progression.
• Monitor production output, productivity, quality and reject levels, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing techniques and Kaizen principles.
• Ensure production schedules, resources and stock are effectively managed to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain quality standards, product specifications and traceability procedures.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices, risk assessments and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Work closely with other departments to resolve operational issues, minimise bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are maintained.
• Address performance and employee-related issues professionally, supporting a positive and accountable working environment.

What we are Looking For

• Proven experience in a production management or supervisory leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
• A track record of achieving production targets, improving productivity and managing operational performance.
• Good knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.
• A strong understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Health and safety qualifications or accreditations would be highly desirable.
• Knowledge of quality control, GMP, hygiene and product traceability.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across departments.