Production Manager - Greater Manchester

Silven; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced manufacturing company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Production Manager to lead the operational team. The role involves overseeing production, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving improvements. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced production environment. This position offers the opportunity to shape site performance and develop leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced in operations management with a hands-on approach.
• Proven track record in driving performance and process improvements.
• Excellent people skills to influence and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and ensure high standards in quality and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement activities across the site.
• Collaborate with colleagues to optimize operational performance.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Analytical skills

Change management

Knowledge of lean methods

Job description

We’re looking for a Production Manager to who can help lead the operational side of the business and drive performance, quality, and efficiency across a fast-paced manufacturing site. You’ll coach teams, implement improvements, and act as a key link between management and operational colleagues.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee production and play a key role in the ongoing success of the business. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing your team to ensure high standards in productivity, quality and safety.
• Driving continuous improvement activities, encouraging your team to look for more effective ways of working.
• Overseeing planning and and production schedules to meet output and quality targets.
• Ensuring compliance with quality systems and supporting audits.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the site (engineering, planning etc) to optimise operational performance.

About You

You’re an experienced operations professional, happy to maintain a ‘hands-on’ presence on the shop floor, with a track record of delivering results through strong leadership and process improvements.

• Excellent people skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams, ideally in a fast-paced packaging (bottling, canning etc) environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, able to manage change and projects effectively.
• Knowledge of lean methods and production best practice.
• Passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and colleague engagement.

Why Apply

This is a pivotal role offering responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to shape site performance while developing your leadership skills. To find out more, apply today!