Production Manager

Solaiemes; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is seeking a Production Manager for their Burnley site. This newly created role involves overseeing day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment, managing a team of over 60 employees. The position emphasizes both people management and production planning, with opportunities for strategic growth. They are looking for an experienced leader to drive performance and compliance while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Discretionary year-end bonus

Company pension

Opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hands-on production leadership role, ideally in plastics or injection moulding.
• Experience managing large teams (60+) and 24/7 operations.
• Strong track record of improving performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations with a focus on people management and production planning.
• Drive compliance with health and safety standards and operational procedures.
• Implement and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

First Aid or Fire Marshal training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production Planning Tools

Job description

GPW Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturing business to recruit a Production Manager for their site in Burnley.

This is a newly created position within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The company operates across multiple buildings with a 24/7 production schedule and supplies a wide range of products to leading UK and international retailers. Continued growth and investment in people, processes and sustainability have led to the creation of this role.

The Role

The Production Manager will oversee day-to-day operations across the manufacturing site, leading a team of over 60 employees. The role offers a 50/50 balance between people management and production planning, with scope to develop into a more strategic leadership position over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support supervisors, setters, and operatives across a multi-shift operation
• Manage rotas, agency labour, and workforce planning to meet production targets
• Drive compliance with health and safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Embed structure and accountability across the supervisory team
• Implement and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Coordinate with other departments including engineering, quality, HR, and supply chain
• Maintain a strong shop floor presence and act as a point of contact for daily operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement and audit readiness
  
  

Experience Required

• Proven experience in a hands-on production leadership role, ideally in plastics, injection moulding, or high-volume manufacturing
• Experience managing large teams (60+), including multi-shift or 24/7 operations
• Strong track record of improving performance and embedding structure
• Confident handling employee relations including absence management and team development
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
  
  

Desirable Qualifications And Skills

• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (not essential)
• First Aid or Fire Marshal trained (training can be provided)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production planning tools
• Strong communication and leadership skills
  
  

Benefits

• £40,000 £50,000 (DOE) per annum, depending on experience
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Company pension
• Opportunities for long-term progression and development
  
  

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