Production Manager

We’re hiring for a Production Manager to lead a multi-shift manufacturing operation based in the High Peak.

This is a senior shop-floor leadership role where you’ll control daily output, performance, labour planning, and operational discipline across a large team.

What’s on offer?

• Senior-level salary package
• 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Thursday / Friday – 8:00am – 2:30pm Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Direct influence over operational performance
• Autonomy to drive improvements and recovery plans
• Long-term stability within a structured environment

What will you be doing as a Production Manager?

• Owning daily production performance across multiple shifts
• Managing OEE/OAE targets and driving recovery plans where needed
• Leading supervisors and holding teams accountable for safety, output and quality
• Controlling labour deployment and overtime spend
• Reducing scrap, rework and downtime
• Driving 5S and shop-floor discipline
• Leading daily production meetings with clear actions and accountability
• Collaborating with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to remove constraints
• Managing KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting
• Supporting Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Leading, coaching and developing a large production team

What will you need?

• Proven experience as a Production Manager in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing employees across shifts
• Solid understanding of OEE, KPIs and performance metrics
• Confident using ERP and production reporting systems

Interested?

Apply today or speak with Chelsea at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.