Production Manager

Owen Daniels; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting the search for a Production Manager in Hinxton. This senior leadership role involves overseeing a multi-shift operation in the chemical manufacturing sector, ensuring safe and efficient production standards are upheld. Key responsibilities include managing direct reports, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering performance against key KPIs. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape a newly created role within a stable environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Senior leadership position

Opportunity to shape a new role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management within chemical, pharma, or process manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environments, preferably COMAH.
• Experience in leading multi-shift teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production across a 3-shift operation.
• Drive EHS, process safety, quality, and productivity performance.
• Act as a visible leader during audits and inspections.

Skills

Production management experience

Leadership skills

Knowledge of EHS and process safety

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline

Job description

Production Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire
Site-based (Day Shift) | Managing a multi-shift operation

We are supporting a confidential client in the chemical manufacturing sector with the appointment of a Production Manager. This is a newly created leadership role with responsibility for safe, compliant, and efficient production within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead a multi-shift operation and play a key role in driving operational performance, people development, and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
• Proven production management experience within chemical, pharma, or process manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of EHS, process safety, and regulatory environments (COMAH desirable)
• Experience leading large, multi-shift teams
• Continuous improvement / LEAN manufacturing experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

The Role

• Lead day-to-day production across a 3-shift operation
• Manage 6 direct reports with responsibility for ~50 indirect reports
• Drive EHS, process safety, quality, and productivity performance
• Deliver key KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as a visible leader during audits and inspections
• Support site improvement and capital projects

Package

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Senior leadership position
• Opportunity to shape a new role within a stable manufacturing site