Production Manager - Lead Ops, Lean Improvement & Growth

Stafforce Ports; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Long-term career development

Supportive and collaborative working

Impact in growing operation

Job summary

Stafforce Ports in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a busy manufacturing and processing operation. You will drive productivity, develop teams, and ensure customer expectations are exceeded through robust operations and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on leadership of production and quality teams, responsibility for day-to-day site management, and delivery of KPI targets while maintaining H&S compliance and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing production operations and teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience developing and reporting on operational KPIs.
• Health & Safety management experience.
• Cost control and budget management responsibility.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• IT literate with experience producing management reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the production facility.
• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.
• Develop, monitor, and report on operational KPIs.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, and service levels.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production and operational teams.
• Manage staffing, performance, training, and compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and CE EN 1090 standards.
• Oversee plant, equipment, maintenance schedules, and site facilities.
• Improve material flow, stock management, warehouse layout, and plant utilisation.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Produce operational reports and provide updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

KPIs reporting

Health & Safety

Budget control

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

IT literacy

Job description

Stafforce Ports in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a busy manufacturing and processing operation. You will drive productivity, develop teams, and ensure customer expectations are exceeded through robust operations and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on leadership of production and quality teams, responsibility for day-to-day site management, and delivery of KPI targets while maintaining H&S compliance and ISO standards.