Production Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in textile and laundry services seeks a Production Manager for its Leicester plant. The role focuses on improving operational excellence and team leadership, offering a competitive salary of GBP 42,000 plus bonuses and benefits including private medical care, gym discounts, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Gym discounts

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven production management experience in industrial settings.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement forums and manage KPIs.
• Drive productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Production Manager

Leicester (Groby Road) GBP42,000 + 10% Bonus Monday to Friday (Days)

42 hours/week Permanent Industrial / Manufacturing Experience Required

Ready to lead a team, drive change, and shape the future of production?
An industry leader in textile, workwear, and laundry services is investing millions into its flagship Leicester plant and we re looking for a Production Manager to help lead that transformation.

Your Mission:

As Production Manager, you ll play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, ensuring operational excellence, and leading a motivated team to deliver high-quality service on time, in full (OTIF). Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading improvement forums and quality circles to boost performance and efficiency

• Managing KPIs, analysing data, and implementing strategic improvements

• Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure service excellence

• Maintaining environmental responsibility across production processes

• Driving productivity and cost-effectiveness within your department

What You ll Bring:

• Strong production management experience, ideally in industrial or manufacturing environments

• A data-driven, quality-focused mindset

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to influence, motivate, and manage team performance (including SMART objectives)

• Proficient IT skills (MS Office, including Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)

Salary & Benefits:

• GBP42,000 per annum + 10% performance bonus

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Private Medical, Life Assurance, Pension Scheme

• Gym discounts, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities

• A chance to be part of an exciting transformation project at a key UK site

About the Employer:

A long-established national service provider with over 8,000 employees and 60+ locations across the UK, supporting key industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Clients include some of the UK s biggest names in hospitality and public services.

Location:

Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QH
(Must be within commutable distance no overnight stays required)