Production Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are supporting a Wellingborough manufacturer in their search for a Production Manager to lead a small team and oversee daily production operations.

This hands-on role blends engineering expertise with leadership, requiring you to interpret technical drawings, amend CAD/CAM files, ensure quality, and deliver projects on time through clear communication with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong CAD/CAM drawing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings confidently.
• Experience supervising or managing teams.
• Proven conflict resolution and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of the brewery, food production, or related process industries would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce and amend CAD/CAM drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Support production processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production staff.
• Manage employee performance and resolve workplace conflicts professionally and effectively.
• Ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.
• Work closely with customers and internal departments to deliver projects on time.

Skills

CAD/CAM drawing

Team leadership

Read technical drawings

Conflict resolution

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Wellingborough

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Depending on experience

Hours of work: Mon to Fri 08:30-17:00

Interaction Recruitment are supporting our client in Wellingborough with their hiring of a Production Manager. Their customer base includes food manufacturers, breweries and soft drink producers.

This is a hands-on position combining engineering expertise with leadership responsibilities. You will be responsible for supporting production operations, interpreting technical specifications, creating CAD/CAM drawings, and managing a small team to ensure productivity, quality, and customer requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and amend CAD/CAM drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Support production processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production staff.
• Manage employee performance and resolve workplace conflicts professionally and effectively.
• Ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.
• Work closely with customers and internal departments to deliver projects on time.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong CAD/CAM drawing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings confidently.
• Experience supervising or managing teams.
• Proven conflict resolution and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of the brewery, food production, or related process industries would be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing and well-established manufacturer.
• Varied role combining technical and leadership responsibilities.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for career development.

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