Production Manager

Pin Point Recruitment; Newbottle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee operations in Sunderland. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring high safety and quality standards are met. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including annual leave, healthcare, and pension contributions.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Free on-site electric vehicle charging

Car lease scheme

Pension (GPP) 4.5% employer / 4.5% employee

Life assurance (4x pensionable pay after 1 year of service)

Private healthcare

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Profit share scheme

Sports and social club

Long service awards

Monthly prize draw

On-site canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or frontline management role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of QCDMS and KPI management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to achieve targets across quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.
• Manage and develop supervisors and operators through coaching and mentoring.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Operations Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Level 5 qualification in Operations Management or equivalent

Job description

Production Manager

Salary: Up to £66,000 per annum

Location: Sunderland

Benefits

• 26 days annual holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (including summer and Christmas shutdowns)
• Free on-site electric vehicle charging
• Car lease scheme
• Pension (GPP) 4.5% employer / 4.5% employee
• Life assurance (4x pensionable pay after 1 year of service for GPP members)
• Private healthcare
• On-site occupational health support
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Sports and social club
• Long service awards
• Monthly prize draw
• On-site canteen

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a high-volume, precision manufacturing organisation.

The Role

You ll lead and manage a shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. The role carries full accountability for achieving key operational KPIs, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a proactive, performance-driven culture across your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to achieve targets across quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.
• Manage and develop supervisors and operators through coaching, mentoring, and structured performance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence using QCDMS principles.
• Ensure effective shift planning, manpower management, and compliance with safety and HR processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver departmental and strategic objectives.

About You

• Qualified to Level 5 (or equivalent) in Operations Management or a related field.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or frontline management role within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of QCDMS, continuous improvement tools, and KPI management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident in managing people, processes, and performance to deliver results.

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