Production Manager

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager to lead the manufacturing team at a facility in Great Yarmouth, UK. The role involves driving production efficiency, managing operational goals, and coaching team leaders. The ideal candidate will possess lean manufacturing experience and strong people management skills. This position offers flexible working hours, private healthcare, and extensive employee benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

25 days holiday

Health cash plan

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discount platform

Employee assistance programme

Support for further training

Qualifications

• Experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations environment preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience or qualification is desirable.
• Proficient in managing and coaching teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team to ensure quality and timely output.
• Create and drive projects aligning with operational goals.
• Manage production team in a fast-paced environment with accountability.

Skills

Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations environment

Lean manufacturing experience

Strong people management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical approach

Self-motivated

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently recruiting a Production Manager to join their busy team in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis.

Role Summary

As EMEIA Production Manager, you will lead the manufacturing team to deliver safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective output on time. You'll turn business demand into clear production plans, drive productivity and continuous improvement, and champion initiatives that boost efficiency, quality, and team engagement.

Main Responsibilities

• Create and drive projects to deliver against company's operational strategic goals.
• Provide operational leadership & Management to achieve key objectives in safety, quality, environmental compliance, production, and cost, in support of our global customer base.
• Lead the Production team in a fast‑paced high energy environment and demonstrate a sense of urgency, taking total accountability for all demands of the section.
• Be responsible for dealing with escalations in a timely manner.
• Develop, coach and mentor Team Leaders/Cell Coordinators to deliver products against plan within a lean manufacturing environment.
• Deliver the planned departmental metrics, identify future capacity requirements and take full ownership to find resolution.
• Safety & Housekeeping – Ensure the production area runs safely, as safety is a priority within the business.
• Continue to drive a culture change within production towards Operational Excellence.
• Ensure an effective Management of the production environment is delivered.
• Review, develop and coach Team Leaders, and support development of Cell Coordinators.
• Challenge the existing KPI's and develop new KPI's.
• Clearly set and manage expectations for all reports.
• Meet established production and departmental goals and objectives.
• Work with Operational Management to consider Strategic direction for production.
• Oversee the training, development, appraisal support of all applicable production personnel.
• Monitor and manage Quality through all build stages to ensure the highest sustained yield.
• Present Value stream at T1, T2, T3 and T4 meetings as necessary.
• Take ownership of TMC. Review and advise business where necessary of any changes.
• Responsible for identification and project management of programs to enhance quality, capacity increases / decreases or technical improvements and sustain supply on an agile footing.
• Lead and be able to raise Capex documentation to support capital development needs specific to production improvements or initiatives.
• Maintain routine communications with key stakeholders internally.
• Deliver NPI requirements whilst fulfilling production output.

Person Specification

• Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations environment (Desirable).
• Lean manufacturing experience/qualification of relevance.
• Effective, efficient, and consistent in approach.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with external customers, suppliers, and staff at all levels.
• Driven, assertive and demonstrates a strong proactive growth mind set.
• Capable of discussing, owning and assisting with the resolution of complex issues with a structured/data driven, analytical approach.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Innovative and proactive self‑starter.
• Able to work within a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to handle multiple tasks methodically and effectively to meet committed timescales.
• Happy to work in a dynamic environment and adaptable to changes in priorities.
• Strategic and tactical in planning.
• Security Cleared (SC) or ability to obtain clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for business needs.

Working Hours and Benefits

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9‑day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary.
• Reward and recognition platform.
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services.
• Support for further training and education.

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.