Production Manager - Plastics Engineering

Salary: Up to £55,000 benefits

Location: Blackburn

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in plastics engineering or precision manufacturing? This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of a well-established manufacturing site, driving operational excellence and preparing the business for its next stage of growth.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of a plastics manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output. You'll oversee production planning, team leadership, quality management and site maintenance, while also implementing improvements to prepare the operation for expansion.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing all aspects of production operations across CNC machining, routing, milling and turning.

* Leading production planning, capacity planning and contract reviews to meet customer demand.

* Driving quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Managing tooling, drawings and order processes.

* Overseeing safe systems of work, compliance, and site maintenance.

* Coaching, motivating and developing the production team to achieve KPI targets.

* Liaising with commercial teams to ensure smooth order flow and on-time delivery.

About You

We are looking for a proven Production Manager with strong knowledge of CNC machining and CAD processes. You'll be a confident leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and develop a loyal workforce.

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:

* Experience in plastics engineering, manufacturing, or precision component production.

* Strong background in implementing and monitoring engineering KPIs.

* Excellent knowledge of quality assurance and workplace organisation.

* Proven ability to manage production planning, lead time management and cost control.

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, persuade and motivate teams.

* A continuous improvement mindset, with experience in Lean or Six Sigma an advantage.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to join a stable and long-established manufacturing business that supplies multiple industries, including food manufacturing, transport and agriculture. With plans for site relocation and growth, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the operation.

If you are an ambitious Production Manager who thrives in a hands-on leadership role and is excited by the challenge of driving change and efficiency, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised by POST- Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more details