Production Manager

Morgan Ryder; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of household and personal care products seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead a team in a chemical production environment. This role requires exceptional leadership and operational excellence to drive performance and safety standards. The successful candidate will oversee multiple filling lines and blending operations while managing budgets and championing continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance

Bonus

Healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a chemical production environment.
• Proven track record of managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a team of 4 Team Managers across 24/7 operations.
• Drive performance against key SQCDP metrics.
• Champion Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Management

Education

HND/Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join the team at a leading provider of household and personal care products.

We are looking to recruit an experienced operations professional who can demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a background in chemical process or liquid mixing/blending environment.

The Role

• Lead, coach, and empower a team of 4 Team Managers and operators across 24/7 operations
• Drive performance against key SQCDP metrics – Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People
• Deliver >99% OTIF, reduce waste and rework and maximise RFT (Right First Time)
• Oversee 16 filling lines, 20 blow mould machines, and a large-scale blending operation
• Develop and deliver departmental capital & revenue budgets and manage project implementation
• Champion Lean initiatives and continuous improvement to elevate performance and culture
• Drive safety-first culture with proactive systems, audits and HSE standards
• Set a gold standard for people development, appraisals, training and internal succession

Experience required

• Proven track record of managing large teams in a chemical or liquid blending production environment
• 5+ years of management experience, ideally with an HND/Degree or equivalent
• Exceptional understanding and practical application of SQCDP methodology
• Strong financial and project management capabilities
• A natural leader – inspirational, decisive and change-positive
• Deep commitment to safety, customer satisfaction and operational excellence
• Proficiency in systems like SAP is a strong plus

On offer:

• A fantastic salary and benefits package
• Work with industry-leading technology and scale – over £50m in plant replacement value
• Join a company committed to continuous improvement and employee empowerment
• Work in a culture that values collaboration, accountability and innovation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing

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