Production Manager

Listgrove; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in inks and coatings is seeking a Production Manager to oversee its operations in Greater Manchester. This role involves leading a multi-shift production team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in manufacturing. The position offers the opportunity to shape operational performance within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Five decades of market intelligence

Unrivalled industry networks

Recognised international brand

HR qualified professionals

Qualifications

• Proven track record in manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-shift production team.
• Drive compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee production planning and KPI delivery.

Skills

Production leadership

Analytical problem-solving

People management

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

International recruitment & HR experts across the plastics, packaging, speciality chemicals, life sciences, biopolymer, food additives & ingredients, energy and recycling sectors since 1975.

Role: Production Manager – Ink manufacturing

Location: Greater Manchester

Job ref: CST/64376

Our client is a long-established and technically advanced manufacturer within the inks and coatings sector, operating as part of a successful international group. With recent investment and a clear strategic direction, the business is seeking a talented Production Manager to take responsibility for the 2-Piece and UV Flexo operations at their Northwest facility. This is a key role with responsibility for overall production performance, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and service are delivered while supporting the strategic growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a multi-shift production team to consistently achieve targets.
• Act as a health, safety, and wellbeing ambassador, driving compliance and promoting a safe culture.
• Oversee production planning and KPI delivery, investigate variances, and embed corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, HR, and training to ensure workforce capability and operational readiness.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving efficiency and best practice.
• Support customer fulfilment, ensuring orders are delivered on time, in full, and to the highest standards.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced production leader with a proven track record in manufacturing operations.
• Strong people management, analytical problem-solving, commercial awareness, and ability to inspire high performance.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: ability to work with Engineering, HR, and other departments to address cross-team issues affecting production performance and people management.

Desirable attributes include strong leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, self-motivation, and alignment with the company's culture and values.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Why select Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove's Case Studies page.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025, Plastics Live Ireland.

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