Production Manager

E3 Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Car allowance

Double figure pension contribution

Annual bonus

Job summary

A hands-on Production Manager role is available in the United Kingdom, offering relocation assistance, a car allowance, a double figure pension contribution and an annual bonus. The successful candidate will lead manufacturing operations, drive improvements, and ensure safety and quality across the site.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, shaping site development and operational excellence, while mentoring the Operations team to achieve cost-effective performance and long-term

Qualifications

• Experience managing manufacturing operations in a production environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Knowledge of quality, health & safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day operations and site activities.
• Lead and develop the Operations team with clear direction.
• Ensure efficient operations with cost control.
• Resolve manufacturing and engineering issues and coordinate non-standard operations.
• Ensure site compliance with quality, health & safety, environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with Technical Department and Research & Applications Manager when required.
• Support business priorities and contribute to Board projects.

Skills

Operational leadership

People management

Manufacturing experience

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Process Engineering

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

This Production Manager role offers a relocation package, car allowance, double figure pension contribution and annual bonus. The business is a well-established manufacturing organisation, looking for a candidate that wants to add value to the business in the long term and implement real change.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who combines strong operational expertise with a genuine ability to lead people. You’ll be responsible for ensuring manufacturing runs safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, performance and overall site effectiveness.

Working closely with teams across the business, the Production Manager will have an important role in maintaining high operational standards and supporting the site’s continued development.

Responsibilities of the Production Manager:

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day operations and the smooth running of site activities.
• Lead, manage and develop the Operations team, providing clear direction and practical support.
• Ensure operations activities are delivered efficiently and with effective cost control.
• Take the lead on resolving manufacturing and engineering issues, including the coordination of unusual or non-standard operations.
• Ensure the site consistently meets company requirements and relevant legislation covering quality, health and safety, environmental performance and people.
• Work collaboratively with the Technical Department, including the Research & Applications Manager, when required.
• Support business priorities by responding to operational requirements and contributing to projects assigned by the Board.

About You:

You’ll be a confident operational leader with experience managing manufacturing within a manufacturing environment, with previous experience as a Production Manager or similar. Ideally the successful candidate will hold a degree within a relevant topic, such as Process Engineering or Chemistry, although other qualifications / subjects will be considered.