Senior Production Manager

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Manufacturing / Production Manager for a manufacturer in Rotherham. This role involves managing production activities, ensuring timely and high-quality manufacturing, promoting continuous improvements, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have strong coaching skills and a proven record in improving KPIs. This position offers a competitive salary of £55-60k plus benefits and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive wider benefits package

Progression opportunities in the wider business

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing background with understanding of operational and people management.
• Proven experience of implementing and improving KPIs.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to be involved on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing of products on time and to standards.
• Promote and support continuous improvements.
• Develop key metrics like OEE, safety, quality, and profitability.

Skills

Coaching and development skills

Data-driven mindset

Problem-solving skills

Ability to think fast under pressure

Job description

Overview

Senior Manufacturing / Production Manager opportunity with a growing manufacturer based in Rotherham. With continued year on year growth the business is looking for an additional Production Manager to support further expansion plans for 2025 and beyond.

Client Details

My client is a highly successful Rotherham based manufacturer who are looking for an additional Senior Production Manager to join their Sheffield site. With an exceptional range of products supplied to a large customer base, this business is looking for an ambitious, driven and detail focussed Manufacturing/ Production Operations Manager to help further company growth and development.

Description

Reporting directly into the Site Manager, and managing a team of Shift Managers, Team Leaders and Operatives, the Manufacturing / Production Manager will be responsible for directing and managing all production activities across the facility, including manufacturing, engineering, HSEQ and delivery.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing manufacturing of products, on time, in full to the required standards
• Promoting and supporting continuous improvements and company best practice
• Acting as a member of the leadership team, developing the people within their team to excel and reach their potential
• Developing and improving key metrics such as OEE, safety, quality, OTD and profitability through successful review of data
• Positively driving behaviours to ensure employee engagement
• Driving initiatives to deliver manufacturing excellence across systems, procedures, policies and standards

Profile

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and a good understanding of operational and people management.

You will also possess:

• Strong coaching and development skills with a passion for personal growth
• Proven experience of implementing and improving KPIs, through a data driven mindset Hands on approach and willingness to get stuck in on the shopfloor
• Ability to think fast under pressure, remain resilient and make key decisions
• Detail orientated and an innovative approach to problem solving
• A background in industrial or heavy industry would be advantageous

Job Offer

• 55-60k
• Competitive wider benefits package
• Progression opportunities in the wider business