Production Manager

Handley James Consulting Ltd; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Handley James Consulting Ltd has been retained by a client to source a Production Manager for a bespoke manufacturer in Ashton. You will lead the production department and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement across the site.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in manufacturing, ideally in bespoke or made-to-order environments, with experience implementing lean principles and coaching teams to deliver operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Manager or Supervisor in manufacturing.
• Experience in bespoke or made-to-order environments preferred.
• Track record implementing lean principles and value-adding improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety standards are followed.
• Manage the production department.
• Deliver high-quality products on OTIF basis.
• Implement lean process improvements.
• Develop key performance measures within the department.
• Develop and coaching teams.
• Establishing effective processes and structures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Health & Safety

People management

OTIF delivery

KPI development

Team coaching

Process improvement

Job description

Handley James have been retained by a key client who manufacture bespoke products to source a Production Manager for their site in Ashton. They are looking to recruit this individual to support the continued growth and expansion of the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a well established SME and make a real difference to their production facility.

You will take full responsibility for:

• Ensuring Health and Safety standards are followed by all
• Managing the production department
• Delivering high-quality products on an OTIF basis
• Implementing practical lean process improvements
• Developing key performance measures within the department
• Developing and coaching teams
• Establishing effective processes and structures

An experienced Production Supervisor or Production Manager, you will have gained experience within a growing manufacturing business. Ideally, you will have worked in a bespoke or made-to-order manufacturing environment. You will have a proven track record of implementing lean principles or practical improvements that add value to the bottom line, alongside successfully introducing effective new processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer and play a key role in its continued development. The role offers a very competitive basic salary and benefits package, with opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow