Production & Warehouse Manager

Impression Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time

Opportunity to influence operational性能

Supportive leadership team

Long term career development

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Impression Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production & Warehouse Manager in the Midlands region to lead a busy manufacturing operation in Nottingham. You will manage production teams, optimise resources and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on operational experience and a track record of delivering targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing/production environments.
• Strong people management with coaching and development.
• Proven ability to plan labour, resources and production priorities under pressure.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety in manufacturing.
• Experience monitoring performance via KPIs and using data to drive improvements.
• Confident in managing performance, attendance and engagement.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams, creating a positive, high performing environment.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of a busy manufacturing facility, achieving targets safely and efficiently.
• Plan labour and resources to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Manage staffing levels, shifts, holidays and absence for optimal coverage.
• Coach supervisors and staff with regular feedback and performance improvements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and maintain Health & Safety standards.
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimise disruption.
• Analyze data and KPIs to support informed decision making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior management to implement process improvements and support growth.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Labour planning

Health & Safety

KPI analysis

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Job Title: Production & Warehouse Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in a fast paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy developing high performing teams, driving operational excellence and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest possible standards?

Our client is an established and highly successful manufacturer with an excellent reputation for quality and customer service. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Production & Warehouse Manager to oversee the day to day running of a busy production operation.

This is a varied leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for leading production teams, managing resources, maintaining operational performance and creating a positive, accountable working culture. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a key role in delivering business objectives while identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and overall performance.

As Production & Warehouse Manager, You Will

• Lead and develop production teams, creating a positive, motivated and high performing working environment.
• Oversee the day to day operation of a busy manufacturing facility, ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Plan labour and resources effectively to ensure production schedules and customer demands are consistently met.
• Monitor operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Manage staffing levels, shift planning, holidays and absence to maintain optimum operational coverage.
• Coach and support supervisors and team members, providing regular feedback and driving performance improvements where required.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times, promoting a proactive safety culture across the operation.
• Investigate operational issues, implement corrective actions and minimise disruption to production.
• Analyse operational data and key performance indicators to support informed decision making and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with senior management to implement process improvements, enhance operational performance and support future business growth.
• Ensure manufacturing standards, quality expectations and internal procedures are consistently achieved.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience leading teams within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong people management skills with experience motivating, coaching and developing operational teams.
• Proven ability to manage labour planning, resource allocation and production priorities within a fast moving operation.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience monitoring operational performance through KPIs and using data to drive improvements.
• Confident managing performance, attendance and employee engagement.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a genuine passion for operational excellence.

In Return, You Will Receive

• Competitive salary between £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
• Permanent, full time position within a well established and growing business.
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and make a genuine impact.
• Supportive leadership team with a collaborative working culture.
• Long term career development opportunities within a successful manufacturing organisation.
• A varied and rewarding leadership role offering both challenge and autonomy.

If you are an experienced operations leader looking for your next challenge within a progressive manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.