Production Manager | Labels | West Yorkshire

Mercury Search and Selection; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist producer of self-adhesive labels in the UK seeks a Production Manager. This role involves overseeing production and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflows, and leading teams to meet quality standards. Ideal candidates will have management experience in manufacturing, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a pivotal opportunity to drive efficiency and improvements while maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment. Apply today for this impactful leadership position.

Qualifications

• Management experience within production or manufacturing is essential.
• Confident people leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple changing situations and manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production and warehouse operations for efficiency.
• Schedule production activities and manage material readiness.
• Lead production and warehouse teams through direction and coordination.

Skills

Management experience within production or manufacturing

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to handle rapidly changing situations

Job description

Production Manager | Labels | West Yorkshire | Up to £50k

Are you a high-performing Production Manager looking to take ownership of a fast-paced operation and make a meaningful impact?

A pivotal opportunity to lead production and warehouse operations within a growing organisation, driving efficiency, quality and continuous improvement. This role offers autonomy, influence, and the ability to shape processes that directly impact performance and profitability.

A specialist producer of self‑adhesive labels, delivering reliable solutions for secondary packaging. With a strong presence across FMCG, logistics, pharmaceuticals, retail, and e‑commerce, the organisation combines technical expertise with a high‑performing team known for exceptional quality and service. It is widely recognised as a positive, people‑focused workplace, where collaboration and continuous improvement help drive consistent results for customers.

You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing all production and warehouse operations to ensure efficient workflow, quality standards, and compliance
• Scheduling production activities, managing material readiness, and ensuring machinery and staffing levels meet customer and business demand
• Managing stock levels, consumables, traceability, and addressing any non‑conforming materials
• Leading production and warehouse teams through clear communication, direction, and coordination
• Maintaining business management systems, certified standards, housekeeping, and accurate operational documentation

Key attributes required:

• Management experience within production or manufacturing
• Confident people leader with excellent interpersonal skills
• Capable of handling rapidly changing situations and managing ambiguity
• Fast‑thinking, positive and practical problem‑solver
• Self‑motivated, ambitious and proactive
• Experience working to ISO standards and associated practices desirable

If you are a driven and solutions‑focused Production Manager ready to lead operations with confidence and impact, we would love to hear from you, apply today to progress your career!