Production Manager

Technical Placements; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a new facility in Newport. In this role, you will plan, organize, and control production activities, ensuring timely supply of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing, strong people management skills, and knowledge of lean practices. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a supportive team environment. Contact us for more information and to apply.

Qualifications

• Production Management or Supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong people management skills leading teams of 25+.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and tools such as 5S, Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly production plans within cost and labour targets.
• Lead departmental objectives and promote a strong safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Skills

Strong leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Production Manager required in Newport – new facility, small team (25), but part of a growing global group.Mon-Thurs8:00am–4:30pm,Friday 7:00am–1:00pm.

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager toplan, organise, and control production activities to ensure the timely supply of best-value products to global retail and professional customers, while promoting lean manufacturing best practices to improve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery performance.

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of B2B and B2C products with c700 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Europe and the US. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature.

Production Manager Key Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly production plans within agreed cost and labour targets, using agency labour where required.
• Lead departmental objectives and KPIs while promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational efficiency across production.
• Manage and develop a multi-functional production team.
• Support audits (H&S, ISO9001, customer/system) and ensure full compliance.
• Support new product introductions, trials, and pre-production runs.
• Manage labour costs, stock control, and production data via ERP (Dynamics).
• Recommend and support capital investment projects.
• Ensure accurate completion of all production and quality documentation.
• Maintain high standards of GMP, housekeeping, PPE compliance, and flexibility to meet production demands.

Production Manager Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Production Management or Supervisory experience in manufacturing (Packaging/FMCG preferred).
• Strong people management skills with experience leading teams of 25+.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools (5S, Kaizen).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP/ERP systems.
• Good standard of education (A-level or equivalent) and communication skills.

Desirable

• Several years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• ILM/NVQ Level 3–6 or professional production management qualification.
• Extensive lean/CI experience in Packaging or FMCG.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, team-focused, and able to motivate others.

This is a great opportunity to become a pivotal member of the manufacturing team.

Please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an informal chat about the role.