Production Manager

Michael Page; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a well established industrial manufacturing client based in Deeside. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will manage production teams, monitor KPIs, implement lean activities, and develop your people through coaching and training opportunities while delivering strong productivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production/Manufacturing Manager role in industrial settings.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, quality systems, and operational best practices.
• Experience managing production KPIs and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets.
• Ensure safe, efficient manufacturing to required quality standards.
• Monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Manage labour, equipment and materials to maximise productivity.
• Meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Coach and develop supervisors, team leaders and operators.
• Lead Lean and CI initiatives.
• Reduce downtime, waste and costs.
• Monitor KPIs and report on output, efficiency, downtime, labour.
• Analyse production data for trends and opportunities.
• Contribute to planning and business improvement projects.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

ERP/MRP experience

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager role based in Deeside. Working for a well established industrial manufacturing company based in Deeside

Client Details

Our client is a well established, growing manufacturing company based in Deeside

Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of production targets.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day production activities, leading production teams, and driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for delivering high levels of productivity, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be a strong people manager with a passion for operational excellence and proven experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets.
• Ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor production performance and implement improvements where necessary.
• Manage labour, equipment, and materials to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and operators.
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture built on accountability and teamwork.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training and development needs.
• Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Reduce downtime, waste, and operational costs.
• Support the implementation of new processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Monitor and report on key production KPIs including output, efficiency, quality, downtime, and labour utilisation.
• Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to operational planning and business improvement projects.

Profile

You are an experienced Production Manager with a proven track record of leading manufacturing teams and delivering operational improvements. You are highly organised, results-driven, and capable of balancing people management with operational performance. You MUST be from a background such as precision engineering, metal components, mechanical assembly, machining or welding & fabrication.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving continuous improvement while developing your team.

• Proven experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Experience leading and developing teams within an industrial manufacturing and engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, quality systems, and operational best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing production KPIs and driving performance improvements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Good IT skills, including experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline / equivalent.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement qualifications.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

A background in mechanical engineering ands assembly would help

Job Offer

£60,000 to £65,000 plus car and benefits