Production Manager

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee workflow and drive continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment in Manchester. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in lean manufacturing. Benefits include annual leave, pension, training opportunities, and a wellness program.

Benefits

23 days of annual leave

Access to wellness programme

Training opportunities

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager is required.
• Must have a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow ensuring targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives for improvement.

Skills

Production Management

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Job description

JB439: Production Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex‑military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow, ensuring production schedules and targets are met.
• Ensure full compliance with shop floor policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Manage materials control, ensuring availability of resources for uninterrupted production.
• Implement and monitor 5S principles to maintain a clean and efficient workplace.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Identify potential challenges before they occur and take proactive steps to mitigate risks.
• Oversee all aspects of people leadership, including recruitment, performance reviews, training, development ensuring a motivated and high-performing workforce across the site. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching to team members to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure accurate logging of production hours and attendance.
• Participate in meetings to discuss progress, KPIs, and business improvement opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager is required and you have a passion for continuous improvement, with experience in lean manufacturing and a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Communication is at the heart of this role. You need to love being a main point of contact for many customers, employees and liaising with departments across the business.
• A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and can draw on these when life presents challenges.
• You thrive in a leadership role where you can drive performance and foster team development to achieve operational excellence.
• You enjoy taking on challenges, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading teams through change to become established.
• To ensure personal and team success, being motivated is key.
• Time management is essential to ensure efficiencies and keeping to deadlines.

Benefits

• 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A day off for your Birthday.
• Auto‑enrolment pension.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Training opportunities
• Branded uniform.
• Death in service benefit.

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum