Production Manager

Adecco; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed staffing agency is seeking a Production Manager in Peterborough to oversee daily operations and lead a small team ensuring workflow efficiency. You'll play a vital role in staff development and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a production environment and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Benefits include a company pension, cycle to work scheme, and on-site parking, with a salary of up to £35,000.

Benefits

Canteen

Company pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing a small team.
• Strong and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and lead a small team.
• Ensure workflow efficiency across all departments.
• Champion and embed Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Monitor and evaluate production machinery performance.

Skills

Experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Experience leading and developing a small team

Strong and confident communicator

Proactive, solutions-focused attitude

Competent IT user

High attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Production Manager

Pay: Up to £35,000

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm (40-48 hours per week)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and lead a small team to ensure workflow efficiency across all departments.
• Play a central role in staff development, production planning, continuous improvement, and maintaining high-quality standards to meet business and customer expectations.
• Ensure all Production staff KPI targets are achieved.
• Lead the continuous development of production staff, processes, and equipment.
• Schedule all jobs effectively to maximise resource utilisation.
• Champion and embed Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Analyse production staff performance to maintain and enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor and evaluate production machinery performance, recommending upgrades, replacements, or additional equipment as needed.
• Identify and coordinate all required training for production staff.
• Support Senior Management in meeting company goals and targets.
• Work closely with Customer Services and Account Managers to resolve customer issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records on HR Partner.
• Support other departments including Pre-Press, Printing, Finishing, and Despatch when required.
• Identify and resolve quality variances, ensuring all work meets customer expectations.
• Ensure all tasks outlined in the production plan are completed within agreed timescales.
• Ensure all company procedures are followed and propose improvements where necessary.

Safety

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in both factory and office areas.

About You

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing a small team.
• Strong and confident communicator.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to take the lead on tasks and improvements.
• Competent IT user (full training provided on in-house systems).
• High attention to detail.
• Able to follow and deliver clear instructions.

Desirable Training/Experience

• Machinery/equipment operation
• First Aid
• Fire Safety
• Manual handling

Benefits

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime available
• Weekend availability

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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