Production Manager

Prince Personnel; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Telford seeks a Production Director to lead production operations and influence the future of the company. This role offers the chance for experienced Production Managers to step up or for established Production Directors to embrace a fresh challenge in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include leading daily activities, planning production schedules, and managing a team to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Manager or Production Director role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
• Experience in project-based or bespoke manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure targets are met efficiently and on time.
• Plan and implement production schedules to maximise productivity.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Drive quality control and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage and develop a team of operators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to reduce downtime and improve output.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Area

Telford

Job type

Permanent

Salary

Up to £50k per annum (d.o.e) + Car Allowance

Reference

AA26642

Date added

Friday, 15th Aug 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well-established SME manufacturing business in Telford. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Production Director to lead their production operations. This is a newly created role, offering the chance to shape and influence the future of the business.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Production Manager ready to step up, or an established Production Director looking for a fresh challenge in a dynamic, bespoke manufacturing environment.

The Production Director will be responsible for:

• Leading daily production activities to ensure targets are met efficiently and on time
• Planning and implementing production schedules and best practices to maximise productivity
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth operations
• Driving quality control and compliance with safety standards
• Managing and developing a team of operators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Identifying and resolving operational issues to reduce downtime and improve output

We are looking for someone who has experience in:

• A Production Manager or Production Director role within a manufacturing environment
• Leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced, hands-on setting
• Project-based or bespoke manufacturing (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills

The application process:

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

Competitive – Please advise your expectations upon application

Ref AA 26640

First advertised: Wednesday, 13th Aug 2025

£26,325

Ref AA26615

First advertised: Tuesday, 5th Aug 2025

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