Production Manager

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CheltPro is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of a busy Cheltenham-based production environment, driving efficiency, quality and safety across operations. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, practical management style and a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer deadlines.

You will manage day-to-day production, plan workloads, develop teams and collaborate with warehouse, design and senior management to deliver high standards of output.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing production or manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop production teams.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Strong focus on quality, health & safety and meeting customer deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production operations and coordinate workloads.
• Lead, motivate and develop production teams to achieve targets.
• Drive operational efficiency and streamline processes.
• Review and improve existing production processes for better output.
• Plan resources and priorities to meet production schedules.
• Ensure production targets are met and customer deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor quality and health & safety standards across operations.
• Identify, implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with warehouse, design, commercial and senior management teams.

Skills

Production management

People leadership

Process improvement

Operational efficiency

Hands-on management

Planning & organisation

Quality & health & safety

Decision making

Deadline management

Job description

Production Manager

Cheltenham | Full-time | Permanent

Competitive Salary

We are recruiting an experienced Production Manager to join a successful and expanding specialist business based in Cheltenham.

This is a key operational appointment within a growing organisation that continues to invest in its facilities, people and future capacity.

We are looking for a strong, hands-on Production Manager who can take ownership of a busy warehouse and production environment, streamline processes and lead the team to achieve consistently high standards of quality, efficiency and safety.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the production operation.

• Managing the day-to-day production environment
• Leading, motivating and developing production teams
• Driving operational efficiency and productivity
• Reviewing and streamlining existing production processes
• Planning workloads, resources and production priorities
• Ensuring production targets and customer deadlines are achieved
• Monitoring quality and operational performance
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Managing team performance and supporting employee development
• Supporting recruitment and training
• Working closely with warehouse, design, commercial and senior management teams
• Developing a positive, accountable and team-focused working environment

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous management experience within production, manufacturing, industrial, warehouse or logistics operations
• Strong people-management and leadership skills
• A process-driven approach with the ability to identify improvements
• Experience improving operational efficiency
• A practical, hands-on management style
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• A strong understanding of quality and health & safety
• The ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines
• The confidence to make decisions and take ownership

You will be joining an environment where reliability, teamwork, quality and safety are extremely important. The successful candidate will therefore need a stable employment background and strong references.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

CheltPro