Production Manager - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a well-established industrial manufacturer based in Deeside. You will lead daily production operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong people management, lean manufacturing experience, KPI tracking, and collaboration with engineering and supply chain. You will coach supervisors and foster a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets.
• Ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor production performance and implement improvements where necessary.
• Manage labour, equipment, and materials to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved and customer delivery requirements are met.
• Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and operators.
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture built on accountability and teamwork.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training and development needs.
• Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Reduce downtime, waste, and operational costs.
• Support the implementation of new processes, equipment, and technologies
• Monitor and report on key production KPIs including output, efficiency, quality, downtime, and labour utilisation.
• Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to operational planning and business improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Manufacturing processes

Team development

Problem-solving

KPIs management

Communication

ERP/MRP experience

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Health & Safety

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a well-established industrial manufacturer based in Deeside. You will lead daily production operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong people management, lean manufacturing experience, KPI tracking, and collaboration with engineering and supply chain. You will coach supervisors and foster a high-performance culture.