Production Manager: Lead Ops & KPI Improvement

Hunter Selection Limited; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Employee assistance program

25 days holidays + banks

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is recruiting an experienced Production Manager to lead a key production area. You will manage Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple manufacturing processes, combining hands-on leadership with a focus on quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

The role requires a track record of improving KPIs, strong people leadership, and the ability to develop individuals within large teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in labour-intensive manufacturing.
• Track record of improving KPIs, productivity and quality.
• Hands-on leadership style with focus on safety.
• Experience across multiple manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team Leaders and Production Operatives across processes.
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Manage staffing, training, appraisals, and employee engagement.
• Deliver production targets while maintaining quality and safety.
• Collaborate with CI and Engineering to optimise performance.
• Support expansion of the manufacturing operation as demand grows.

Skills

Production management

People leadership

KPIs improvement

Team development

Manufacturing operations

Job description

Hunter Selection Limited is recruiting an experienced Production Manager to lead a key production area. You will manage Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple manufacturing processes, combining hands-on leadership with a focus on quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

The role requires a track record of improving KPIs, strong people leadership, and the ability to develop individuals within large teams.