Production Manager - Near Preston

Premier Technical Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company near Preston seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee operations and drive process improvements. The successful candidate will ensure safety compliance, optimize production costs, and enhance customer satisfaction while leading a proactive team. This role offers a chance to impact the efficiency and success of a market-leading organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in production management and shop floor leadership.
• Proven track record of implementing Lean principles.
• Familiarity with Kanban and Kaizen systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Implement and manage production control and KPIs.
• Lead and mentor the production team.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Lean Manufacturing

Health and Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Job description

Production Manager - Near Preston, Preston

Client: Premier Technical Recruitment

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0b2009f54551

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description:

Overview: Experienced and proactive Production Manager required to join a professional senior management team. The role involves overseeing the entire manufacturing production process and team.

Our client, established for nearly 50 years, is a UK market leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing standard and bespoke recycling and waste management machinery. Due to ongoing growth, they seek an experienced Production Manager to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, safety, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain Health and Safety standards, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines.
• Focus on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
• Set and communicate production goals, ensuring quality standards and customer expectations are met.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.
• Implement and maintain Kanban and Kaizen systems.
• Manage production control, KPIs, and departmental ownership.
• Lead, motivate, support, and mentor staff with a confident and approachable leadership style.
• Maintain production documentation.
• Problem solve on the shop floor, plan materials, and schedule jobs to support a fast 'make to order' production process.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated Production Manager with shop floor management experience to make impactful process improvements, optimize costs, and enhance customer satisfaction in a dynamic manufacturing environment.