Production Manager

OptiRank; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Manager, where your leadership will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to implement best practices in manufacturing, engage with stakeholders, and lead a team towards achieving optimal performance. With a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about leadership and operational success, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent opportunities for growth and development

Company social and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Experience in building effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement best practice manufacturing processes to improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using lean techniques.
• Motivate and coach the team towards operational success.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Formal qualifications in Electronics/Mechanical/Production Management

Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

At METTLER TOLEDO, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We're dedicated to fostering a vibrant work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our team in Salford. The role has full budgetary responsibility for the department, implementation and management of continuous improvement principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

If you are passionate about leadership and want to make a significant impact on our operations, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities Include

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing; planning vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Maintain production systems/processes to deliver product on time, to quality requirements and to cost.
• Drive continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, process improvement, machine availability through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste.
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the manufacturing strategy.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on manufacturing activities. This includes NPDI and PLM for manufacturing readiness.
• Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.
  
  

What You Need to Succeed

• Formal qualifications in Electronics/Mechanical/Production Management disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in building and cultivating effective partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders from idea to delivery and future longevity.
• Understanding of project management disciplines and process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, delegation, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
  
  

Our Offer to You

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 24/7 access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent opportunities for growth and development
• Company social and wellbeing events
• Work for a global brand providing leading technology in Metal Detectors!
  
  

Closing date: 16th May 2025

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.

For those who prioritize precision, Mettler Toledo is precisely where you belong.

Job Reference #

19324

Preferred Location

Manchester, North West

Manchester

Job Type

Full-time

Legal Entity

Mettler-Toledo Safeline Limited

Olympic Court 19 Montford Street Salford M50 2XD United Kingdom