Production Manager

Hunter Selection Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Production Manager in Luton. In this role, you will lead a production team, focusing on process improvements and operational excellence. Ideal candidates have a strong background in production management and Lean methodologies. This position offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000, with benefits including annual appraisals and a Christmas shutdown. If you're confident and ready to make an impact, please apply or reach out via email.

Benefits

Christmas shutdown

Annual salary appraisals

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in production management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience applying Lean methodologies and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to step into the role confidently and make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small production team, ensuring daily operations run efficiently and safely.
• Maintain strong performance across output, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Apply Lean principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Uphold high standards of health and safety across all production activities.

Skills

Production management

Lean methodologies

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

Production Manager

Luton

£40,000 - £50,000

Monday to Friday | 07:00am - 17:00pm (earlier finish Friday's)

Benefits

• Christmas shutdown
• Annual salary appraisals
• Growing family run company with progression opportunities

Our clients manufactures specialist tools for the construction industry, and are looking for a Production Manager to implement process improvements, and assist in growing the team's to maximise output and efficiency.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small production team, ensuring daily operations run efficiently and safely
• Maintain strong performance across output, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Apply Lean principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Uphold high standards of health and safety across all production activities
• Mentor and develop staff, including overseeing training, shift planning, and performance reviews
• Ensure accurate stock levels and manage the flow of incoming and outgoing goods
• Provide hands‑on support when required, assisting operatives during busy periods or staff shortages
• Collaborate with colleagues at their international site when needed, supporting communication and coordination across locations
• Report directly to the Managing Director, contributing to wider business goals and operational strategy

About You

• Proven background in production management within a manufacturing environment
• Able to step into the role confidently and make an immediate impact
• Strong experience applying Lean methodologies and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Naturally looks for ways to streamline processes, reduce waste, and boost efficiency
• A hands‑on, team‑focused mindset
• Understanding of CNC or machining processes is beneficial, but not essential

Please click apply or email your CV / resume to [ [e-mail] ]. - - Jack Jenkins - 01908 010 438

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.