Senior Production Manager — Growth & Continuous Improvement

Hunter Selection; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Healthcare scheme

25 days holidays + banks

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Wellingborough to lead Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple processes. The role focuses on quality, productivity and continuous improvement while driving KPIs and operational performance.

You will manage staffing, training, appraisals and engagement, ensuring health and safety standards are met and production targets are delivered as demand grows.

Qualifications

• Production management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong people leadership skills with a hands-on, fair management style.
• Experience managing large teams and developing individuals.
• Track record of improving KPIs, productivity and operational performance.
• Backgrounds include automotive, aerospace, textiles, footwear, sewing, fabrication and other labour-intensive manufacturing.
• Desirable: ILM or equivalent leadership qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Monitor KPIs, carry out regular operational reviews and drive performance improvements.
• Manage staffing, training, development, appraisals and employee engagement.
• Deliver production targets while maintaining quality standards and meeting health and safety requirements.
• Work with Continuous Improvement and Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance.
• Support the development and expansion of the manufacturing operation as demand grows.

Skills

People leadership

Production management

KPIs

Team development

Hands-on leadership

Quality focus

Education

ILM leadership qualification (desirable)

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Wellingborough to lead Team Leaders and Production Operatives across multiple processes. The role focuses on quality, productivity and continuous improvement while driving KPIs and operational performance.

You will manage staffing, training, appraisals and engagement, ensuring health and safety standards are met and production targets are delivered as demand grows.