Production Manager

Michael Page; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Production Manager role based near Nottinghamshire. You will lead a large-scale processing operation, driving safety, quality, and efficiency while delivering KPI targets.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing or processing experience, strong leadership and a data-driven approach to continuous improvement, with a clear path to senior operations leadership. You will work with maintenance and engineering to maximise plant performance, plan workforce and

Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing or materials processing environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement projects.
• Data-driven problem solving and performance management.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a large-scale processing facility to meet production targets and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, reliability, safety and quality.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to maximise plant performance.
• Assist with workforce planning, resource allocation and staff development.
• Analyse operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and develop procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

People skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a high-potential manufacturing or processing professional ready to take the next step into a Production Manager position

Our client is a successful and growing industrial engineering-led processing organisation based in Nottinghamshire. They are recognised for their commitment to operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and investment in people.

The business is seeking an ambitious individual who is looking to build a long-term career within operations leadership. They offer a supportive environment where emerging leaders are given the opportunity to develop their skills, take ownership, and progress into more senior management roles over time.

Description

As Production Manager, you will support the day-to-day operation of a large-scale processing facility, ensuring production targets, safety standards, quality requirements, and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.

Working closely with the site leadership team, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting frontline teams, and helping to create a positive, high-performing culture across the operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the safe and efficient running of production operations.
• Monitoring production, quality, and efficiencies.
• Driving continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, reliability, safety, and quality.
• Working closely with maintenance and engineering teams to maximise plant performance.
• Assisting with workforce planning, resource allocation, and employee development.
• Analysing operational data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the development of operational procedures and best practice standards.
• Contributing to a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Profile

We're looking for an ambitious and driven individual who has developed a strong foundation within a manufacturing, processing, recycling, aggregates or similar industrial environment and is now ready to take the next step in their career.

The successful Production Manager will demonstrate:

• A strong grounding within a relevant manufacturing or materials processing environment.
• A technical mindset with the ability to quickly understand plant, equipment, and production processes.
• Strong emotional intelligence and excellent people skills.
• Experience supporting, supervising, mentoring, or leading operational teams.
• A genuine desire to build a long-term career in operations leadership.
• Proven continuous improvement knowledge with demonstrable examples of delivering operational improvements.
• A data-driven approach to problem solving and performance management.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The energy, ambition, and potential to grow within the role and progress into more senior leadership positions over time.

Desirable qualifications and experience include:

• A technical / engineering qualification or relevant experience.
• ILM, NVQ, or other supervisory/management qualifications.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working within ISO-accredited environments.
• Exposure to large-scale processing equipment or automated production facilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• Opportunity to build a career in operational leadership