Production Operations Manager - Manufacturing

TN United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Operations Manager to lead and inspire a growing team. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing production efficiency and driving innovation through technology and automation. With an ambitious growth plan for 2025, the company offers a dynamic environment where your leadership can significantly impact operations and product development. Join a dedicated team that values excellence and customer satisfaction, and take your career to new heights with opportunities for personal development and progression.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Holidays

Pension

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing background with a hands-on management style.
• Experience in developing teams and improving production processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 12-15 operatives.
• Improve production efficiency using new technologies and automation.
• Work with the technical team to create new products.

Skills

Team Management

Production Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Digitalisation

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Growing company within the manufacturing sector
• Pivotal role focussing on day-to-day production operations

About Our Client

My client is a highly successful, extremely adaptable manufacturing business based in Scunthorpe. They are looking for a Production Operations Manager to join them and help with their ambitious growth plans for 2025 and beyond.With a small but robust team, this company produces an exceptional range of products for their large customer base, both across the UK and internationally.

Job Description

The Production Operations Manager will have day to day responsibilities for:

• Managing and developing a team of c.12-15 operatives (this will increase as the business continues to grow)
• Improving the efficiency of the production process by taking advantage of new technologies and automation, alongside matrix training of employees
• Working alongside the technical team to help create new products for emerging markets
• Using data capture to understand current machine capabilities and analyse this to increase output based on capacity
• Instilling a culture of going above and beyond for customers and colleagues alike

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and a can-do attitude.You will also have:

• Experience of developing smaller teams, being a hands-on manager whilst also being able to see the bigger picture
• Proven ability to improve production processes; increasing productivity, capacity and utilisation/OEE
• Familiarity with business growth/scaling or processes - whether it be an individual department or an entire company
• Knowledge of digitalisation or automation would be advantageous, but not necessary

What's on Offer

• £50-60k depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package including holidays, pension and more
• Chance for personal development and progression into more senior roles as the business continues to grow