Production Manager

The Best Connection Group Limited; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a client in West Thurrock. This role involves leading a production team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and overseeing daily operations. The position offers competitive pay with the possibility of temp-to-perm employment, along with a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid overtime

Consistent daytime shifts

Supportive work environment

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a medium to large production team.
• Background in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with excellent punctuality and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily planning and review meetings.
• Monitor and manage staff performance to ensure productivity targets are met.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team Performance Management

Compliance with Health & Safety

Punctuality

Approachability

Job description

Job Opportunity: Production Manager - West Thurrock

Location: West Thurrock
Pay Rate: £21.63 per hour + Overtime of £32.45 (paid after 8 hours/day and Saturdays and £43.26 on Sundays)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (occasional weekend work)
Type: Ongoing with potential for Temp-to-Perm

The Best Connection is currently seeking a Production Manager to join our client\'s busy and well-established operation in West Thurrock. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join a fast-paced environment, with the potential for long-term, permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily planning and review meetings
• Monitor and manage staff performance to ensure productivity targets are met
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures
• Handle basic HR-related matters and staff concerns
• Support and develop team performance and quality output

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a medium to large production team
• Background in a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills - lead by example with excellent punctuality and attendance
• Approachable, fair, and supportive management style
• Hands on with your team, supporting with production

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime
• Consistent daytime shifts
• Supportive work environment with a reputable company
• Immediate start available
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate