Production Manager

Hunter Selection; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Healthcare scheme

25 days holidays + banks

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Wellingborough to lead Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple processes. The role focuses on quality, productivity and continuous improvement while driving KPIs and operational performance.

You will manage staffing, training, appraisals and engagement, ensuring health and safety standards are met and production targets are delivered as demand grows.

Qualifications

• Production management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on, fair management style.
• Experience managing large teams and developing individuals.
• Track record of improving KPIs, productivity and operational performance.
• Backgrounds include automotive, aerospace, textiles, footwear, sewing, fabrication and other labour-intensive manufacturing.
• Desirable: ILM or equivalent leadership qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Monitor KPIs, carry out regular operational reviews and drive performance improvements.
• Manage staffing, training, development, appraisals and employee engagement.
• Deliver production targets while maintaining quality standards and meeting health and safety requirements.
• Work with Continuous Improvement and Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance.
• Support the development and expansion of the manufacturing operation as demand grows.

Skills

People leadership

Production management

KPIs

Team development

Hands-on leadership

Quality focus

Education

ILM leadership qualification (desirable)

Job description

Production Manager

Wellingborough

Salary: Up to £60,000 (flexibility available for the right candidate)

Hours: Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Enhanced pension
• Development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• 25 days holidays + banks

Following internal progression, an established manufacturer is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead a key production area. You will manage Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple manufacturing processes, combining hands-on leadership with a focus on quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• Production management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong people leadership skills and a hands-on, fair management style.
• Experience managing large teams and developing individuals.
• A track record of improving key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity and operational performance.
• Relevant backgrounds include automotive, aerospace, textiles, footwear, sewing, fabrication and other labour-intensive manufacturing environments.
• Desirable, not essential: an ILM or equivalent leadership qualification.

What you'll do

• Lead Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Monitor KPIs, carry out regular operational reviews and drive performance improvements.
• Manage staffing, training, development, appraisals and employee engagement.
• Deliver production targets while maintaining quality standards and meeting health and safety requirements.
• Work with Continuous Improvement and Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance.
• Support the development and expansion of the manufacturing operation as demand grows.

Benefits and career development

• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount benefits

Join a growing manufacturer that invests in training, development and internal progression, with genuine long-term career prospects.