Production Manager

Technikraft; Goole; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in the UK is searching for a hands-on Production Manager to lead production, dispatch, and quality teams. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day production operations, champion a safety-first culture, and drive continuous improvement using lean principles. Candidates should have proven experience in chemical manufacturing and leadership skills. This role requires onsite presence five days a week, offering an opportunity to influence a modern manufacturing operation significantly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a chemical manufacturing operation.
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality requirements.
• Track record of implementing lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production and dispatch.
• Champion safety culture with PPE and risk assessments.
• Manage, coach, and develop production team.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Safety standards

Continuous improvement

Job description

Drive performance. Shape the future. Lead a modern manufacturing operation.

Technikraft is an ambitious chemical manufacturer powering some of the UK’s leading brands. We’re on a journey of rebuilding, improving and setting stronger foundations — and we’re looking for a hands‑on Production Manager to lead our production, dispatch, quality and maintenance teams, ensuring we deliver safely, efficiently, and right‑first‑time for every customer.

This is a pivotal role in a high‑energy environment where your leadership will directly influence output, culture and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Leading day‑to‑day production and dispatch to hit output and OTIF targets
• Championing a safety‑first culture and ensuring PPE, risk assessments and 5S standards are in place
• Managing, coaching and developing a multi‑shift production team (performance, absence, training, recruitment)
• Running daily cross‑functional meetings with Production, Planning, Quality and Maintenance
• Owning operational metrics (OEE, output, service levels) and reporting clearly across the business
• Working with Maintenance to drive TPM and minimise downtime
• Delivering continuous improvement using lean tools to optimise cost and performance
• Supporting Quality with data insights, investigations and corrective actions

What you'll bring

Essential

• Proven experience managing a chemical manufacturing operation
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality requirements and safety in a chemical environment
• Track record of implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Clear understanding of world‑class manufacturing standards
• Confident leadership and communication skills across all levels

Desirable

• Understanding of chemical process engineering principles

Why join Technikraft?

We’re a business with high standards, clear direction, and the determination to improve. You’ll have real autonomy, visibility at leadership level, and the opportunity to help shape an operation with significant potential ahead.

Apply now

• If you’re a production leader with chemical manufacturing experience — and you thrive on pace, structure, standards and continuous improvement — we’d love to hear from you.

ONSITE presence 5 days each week is required.