Production Manager

Our 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