Production Manager

Production Manager

Manufacturing Operations | Competitive Salary + Career Progression + Excellent Benefits

Ready to Lead a High-Performing Manufacturing Team?

We are seeking a proactive and driven Production Supervisor to lead production operations within a modern manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and driving operational performance. You'll join a business that values continuous improvement, invests in employee development, and offers genuine long-term career progression.

The Opportunity

As Production Supervisor, you will take responsibility for leading your team to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, and performance targets while creating a positive and engaged workplace culture.

You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, developing team capability, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve operational goals.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture and ensure compliance with all site standards.
• Monitor production performance, quality, efficiency, and labour utilisation.
• Coach and mentor team members to maximise engagement and performance.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage attendance, and support employee development.
• Identify root causes of operational issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement activities and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication between production teams and site leadership.
• Coordinate resources, materials, and workflows to meet production schedules.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, and workplace discipline.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced manufacturing professional with proven leadership skills and a passion for developing people and improving performance.

Essential Experience

• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes and KPI-driven operations.
• Demonstrated people management and employee development experience.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse performance data and drive improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible approach to working shift patterns where required.
• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, Shift Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor, or Production Lead.
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing management systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, or 5S methodologies.
• Understanding of production planning, scheduling, and inventory control processes.

What's On Offer?

✅ Competitive salary package

✅ Excellent career progression opportunities

✅ Ongoing training and leadership development

✅ Comprehensive benefits package

✅ Supportive and collaborative working environment

✅ Opportunity to contribute to a growing and successful manufacturing operation

✅ Long-term career stability and development