Full job descriptionOur Client:
Our client is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing business operating within a complex, high-volume production environment. With a strong reputation for quality and delivery the business is currently going through a period of transformation with a clear focus on improving performance, strengthening culture and broadening its customer base. The Production Manager role is an opportunity to join a business investing in its operations and leadership capability, where individuals are given real ownership and the chance to make a visible impact.

The Role:
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for performance across a busy shift-based production unit. You will lead a team of supervisors and operators, driving output, quality, cost and safety performance while supporting a wider transformation across the function.

Key areas of focus include:
*Leading day-to-day operations while maintaining a strong focus on KPIs across safety, quality, delivery and cost
*Driving continuous improvement activity and embedding structured problem-solving
*Developing and leading teams, including coaching, performance management and succession planning
*Ensuring production plans are delivered in line with customer demand and capacity
*Playing a key role in improving culture, engagement and overall performance within the area

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to influence change and contribute to a longer-term operational transformation.
About You:
We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who is comfortable operating at pace and taking ownership of both people and performance.

You’ll typically bring:
*Experience in a senior supervisory or frontline leadership role within a high-volume manufacturing environment
*A track record of delivering long-term measurable improvements in performance and efficiency
*Strong understanding of KPIs, production planning and continuous improvement tools
*The ability to lead, influence and bring teams on a journey within a complex environment
*Confidence managing people processes, including development, performance and engagement