We're hiring for a Production Manager to lead a multi-shift manufacturing operation based in Chapel-en-le-Frith.

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

* Early finish on Fridays

* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

* Permanent position within an established manufacturing business

* 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 John 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