Production Manager

Easy Applynew; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Whitwick is seeking an experienced candidate to manage washing operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. The successful applicant will oversee production schedules, analyze performance data, and lead a team towards continuous improvement. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with strong communication skills. This role offers generous holiday, private medical insurance, and a pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

4% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Employee discount programme

Learning & Development budget

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Competency in Microsoft Office and process automation systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the washing process.
• Implement and monitor operational plans and production schedules.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Operational management

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Process automation systems

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production operations run smoothly and efficiently, meeting both quality standards and washing targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the washing process.
• Implement and monitor operational plans and production schedules.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Analyse production performance data, focusing on efficiency, output, and product quality.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Lead, mentor, and support team members to foster a culture of teamwork and professional growth.
• Machine uptime
• Maintenance cost control
• Quality of output

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience (desirable).
• Competency in Microsoft Office and process automation systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (33 days total)
• Additional day off for your birthday
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• Employee discount programme
• Learning & Development budget
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free access to mental health, legal and financial support