Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Glossop; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression

Training

Flexible working hours

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Production Manager (Manufacturing) in Glossop to oversee the entire production process and a 18–25-strong team. The role focuses on delivering projects, meeting KPI targets and implementing a robust management structure.

The package includes progression opportunities, training, flexible hours and private medical insurance. Join a growing manufacturing business supplying bespoke furniture solutions, with scope to move into director-level

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to set targets and manage performance.
• Experience leading a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a production team of 18–25 people.
• Monitor performance against targets and follow up commitments.
• Build an effective management structure with supervisors and chargehands.
• Establish and manage meaningful production KPIs.
• Monitor output, productivity, labour utilisation and non-productive time.
• Hold effective daily production meetings and communicate priorities clearly.

Skills

Production management

People management

KPIs

Target setting

Manufacturing

Leadership

Job description

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

£70,000 - £80,000 + Progression + Training + Flexible working hours + Private Medical Insurance

Glossop

Are you an experienced Production Manager from a manufacturing background who is looking to join a specialist company that can offer you training in a new industry whilst also providing chances for direct progression to a director level?

The company is a growing manufacturer and supplier of bespoke furniture solutions, they can provide solutions for custom high-end kitchens, studies and libraries.

Since launching the company has built up a high value client base through their unique approach to projects and employee satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, overseeing project delivery and managing a team of approximately 18 - 25 people.

This role would suit a production manager from a manufacturing background who is looking to step into a new industry and take control of the production department and make it their own.

The Role:

• Lead, manage and develop a production team of approximately 18-25 people.
• Monitor performance against agreed targets and follow up commitments consistently.
• Build an effective management structure through supervisors and chargehands rather than personally becoming absorbed in production tasks.
• Establish and manage meaningful production KPIs.
• Monitor output, productivity, labour utilisation and non-productive time
• Hold effective daily production meetings and communicate priorities clearly.

The Person:

• Experienced within a manufacturing environment in a senior management role.
• Experience setting targets and managing performance against them.
• Experience leading a team of engineers

Keywords: Production Management, Production, Technician, Fabrication, Bespoke Joinery, Quality, Monday - Friday, Progression, Overtime, Furniture, Manufacturing, KPI, Glossop, Manchester.

Job Reference: BBBH27221

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.