Production Manager | South Yorkshire

Salary: £57,345 per annum + overtime + benefits

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to join an established and growing manufacturing business in South Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded manufacturing professional to take ownership of production operations, lead and develop teams, and drive improvements across productivity, efficiency, quality, delivery, and cost.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved, resources are utilised effectively, and continuous improvement becomes an integral part of the manufacturing culture.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production activities are planned and executed effectively to meet business and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing production operations to achieve agreed output, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Managing, coaching, and developing Team Leaders, Section Managers, and production employees to improve performance and build a strong team culture.
• Planning and coordinating labour, materials, equipment, and production capacity in line with changing business requirements.
• Monitoring production performance through KPIs, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective action plans.
• Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks, delays, and process inefficiencies to improve throughput.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including waste reduction, improved workflow, standardised processes, and continuous improvement.
• Promoting employee involvement and encouraging teams to identify and implement practical improvements.
• Managing overtime, workforce requirements, and direct labour costs to achieve production objectives efficiently.
• Reviewing capacity requirements and adjusting resources to accommodate changes in demand and production priorities.
• Supporting new product introductions, process changes, and the implementation of improved manufacturing methods.
• Ensuring machinery, equipment, and production processes are maintained effectively, with appropriate preventative maintenance and TPM practices in place.
• Maintaining high standards of product quality, health and safety, environmental compliance, and workplace housekeeping.
• Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve issues and improve overall operational performance.
• Ensuring company procedures and HR policies are followed consistently, including performance management, training, and employee development.