Production Manager

M TWO Search Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in the UK seeks a production-minded leader to enhance operational efficiency and implement structured processes. Responsibilities include leading production scheduling and improving workflow. Ideal candidates will have a background in production or operations management and strong organizational skills. This role offers an opportunity to significantly influence the company's production strategy and culture.

Qualifications

• Background in production, operations, or manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams and managing production schedules.
• Ability to implement structured and process-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead production scheduling, workflow, and process improvement.
• Manage full production schedule from order to completion.
• Streamline processes to reduce waste and improve delivery.
• Support and lead the production team in achieving standards.
• Work with directors on planning and growth initiatives.

Skills

Production management

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Organizational ability

Communication

Job description

About you

You are a production-minded leader with a strong operational focus. You build structure where it is needed, streamline processes, and create systems that make a business run smoothly. You improve efficiency, reduce friction, and help teams perform at their best.

You bring a fresh perspective. You see the bigger picture, spot what can be improved, and implement it confidently. You balance support with accountability and take pride in getting things done properly.

Your experience

• You have a background in production, operations, or manufacturing where organisation, planning, and process are central. You have managed teams, overseen schedules, and improved systems to make production more reliable and efficient.
• Experience in the current industry is not required. What matters most is your ability to apply a structured, process-driven approach to a busy, creative environment.
• You lead production with a commercial eye, improving lead times, controlling costs, streamlining workflow, and freeing up people to focus on quality and delivery. You are organised, analytical, and comfortable taking ownership of both day-to-day output and long-term operational improvement.

What you will be doing with your experience in this role

• You will lead production scheduling, workflow, and process improvement across the business. Your focus will be on creating clarity, consistency, and control.
• You will manage the full production schedule, ensuring jobs flow smoothly from order through to completion. You will introduce and refine systems to improve communication, tracking, and accountability.
• You will streamline processes to reduce waste, shorten lead times, and improve delivery performance.
• You will lead and support the production team, set standards, and create an organised environment.
• You will work closely with directors on planning, forecasting, and implementing improvements to support business growth.
• Your work will transform production from reactive to proactive, setting up the business for long-term success.

About the company

You will join a growing manufacturing business with ambition and momentum. The company has the people, clients, and capability. What they need now is structure and consistency to support the next stage of growth.

This is an opportunity to shape production processes, influence culture, and help a creative business operate with the discipline and clarity of a top-tier manufacturer.

Next steps

If you are a production leader who can bring structure, introduce better systems, and drive improvement, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat