Production Manager

Michael Page (UK); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in South Sheffield is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily production operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in production management, a hands-on approach, and great motivational skills. The role offers a competitive salary between £50k-£60k and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wider benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar or more junior role within production.
• Ability to achieve KPIs in a challenging environment.
• Skillset in engaging employees in their department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production targets are achieved daily and weekly.
• Promote and support continuous improvements and best practices.
• Develop and improve key metrics through data review.

Skills

Proven experience as a Production/Manufacturing Manager

Experience with manufacturing principles

Motivating and developing employees

Hands-on approach

Good communication skills

Job description

Production Manager opportunity at a South Sheffield based manufacturer

• Ideal for a hands‑on leader who will take ownership of day‑to‑day production

About Our Client

My client is a well‑established UK business who design, manufacture and supply an exceptional range of products to a variety of regulated industries. Due to their continued success they are looking to bring an enthusiastic and passionate Production Manager into their business, and aid in strengthening their existing team. This appointment will be pivotal in ensuring day‑to‑day manufacturing operations run smoothly and would best suit someone with a hands‑on approach and an motivational mindset.

Job Description

• Ensuring production targets are achieved on a daily and weekly basis, and working alongside supply chain on the production plan, in order to hit the desired revenue target.
• Promoting and supporting continuous improvements and company best practice.
• Acting as a member of the leadership team, developing the people within the team to excel and reach their potential.
• Developing and improving key metrics such as OEE, safety, quality, OTD and profitability through successful review of data.
• Positively driving behaviours to ensure employee engagement.
• Driving initiatives to deliver manufacturing excellence across systems, procedures, policies and standards.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Production Manager will have:

• Proven experience as a Production/Manufacturing Manager with time-served in a similar or more junior role within production. Suitable candidates may currently be in Shift/Team Leader roles as well as Management positions.
• Experience with manufacturing principles and achieving KPIs in a challenging environment.
• Proven skillset in motivating, developing and engaging employees in their department.
• Ability work with procedures and processes and create these where no such SOPs currently exist.
• Hands‑on approach and a shop‑floor bias.
• Good communication skills at all levels of the business with a focus on team and peers.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50‑60k, depending on experience
• Wider benefits package including pension and softer benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you are a passionate leader with a background in production and manufacturing then please do apply.