We are looking for a Production Manager to work on a permanent basis for a large global manufacturing company based in St Helens.

The role is working Monday to Friday - 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm (no nights)

Salary is c£40-42,000 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, company bonus, healthcare, pension etc.

Key Responsibilities for the Production Manager/Team Leader:

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Lead and manage production teams, including supervisors, team leaders, and operatives, to ensure the achievement of production targets and KPIs.

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Plan, coordinate, and monitor workflow to meet customer demand, production schedules, and quality standards.

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Ensure a safe working environment by promoting and enforcing health & safety policies, best practices, and compliance requirements.

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Drive performance through effective communication, coaching, training, and development of team members.

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Monitor and analyse production data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, waste reduction, and throughput.

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Work closely with other departments such as Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

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Lead problem-solving activities and escalate issues promptly to minimise downtime and maintain customer service levels.

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Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities within the production teams.

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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing activities.

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Ensure adherence to company policies, manufacturing procedures, and regulatory standards.

Skills & Experience

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Minimum 5 years' experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a manufacturing or production environment.

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Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

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Strong understanding of production processes, KPI management, workflow planning, and operational efficiency.

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Solid knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.

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Experience with continuous improvement tools (Lean, 5S, Kaizen) is highly desirable.

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Excellent communication, leadership, and people-management skills.

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Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving abilities.

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Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and adapt to changing production demands.

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Competent in using production systems and basic Microsoft Office applications.

How to apply for the Production Manager/ Production Team Leader role:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW