185 Production Management jobs in the United Kingdom

We are looking for graduate Mechanical Engineers for a Precision Engineering business to be a part of the Production Management team. We are looking for dynamic, driven and ambitious MEs ideally with a few years industry experience.

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Futures Recruitment are looking to appoint a Production Supervisor for a leading manufacturing business. The successful Production Supervisor will lead and optimise the daily operations of the production team. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising a small team of operatives and team leaders while coordinating cross-functional efforts to meet production goals and support lean initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all products meet quality standards through inspections, audits, and corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement a leadership and development programme with the Production Manager and HR to enhance team and individual performance.
• Lead, train, and mentor team members to promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain succession plans to ensure long-term business sustainability.
• Allocate work orders and monitor progress to ensure timely task completion and adherence to production deadlines.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement lean-based strategies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment in line with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate production records, including quality control logs, attendance, and operational reports.
• Report regularly on production performance, quality metrics, risks, and improvement plans to senior management.
• Ensure smooth cross-departmental coordination to meet overall production targets.

Skills and Qualification

• Understanding of lean principles and a proven track record of driving improvements.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with production tracking systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Seeking a Production co-ordinator

Our client is an award winning company who offer bespoke architectural services to both private residential clients as well as clients within the English Heritage establishment and similar, running projects in both the UK and overseas.

They are seeking an experienced Production Co-ordinator , someone who is responsible for planning and overseeing the smooth execution of production schedules. Working closely with the Workshop manager, design team, and site operations, this role ensures all products are delivered on time and to specification.

Key responsibilities include

• Plan project timelines and coordinate with design, sales and site teams
li>Produce daily and weekly production schedules in collaboration with the Workshop Manager
• Track and report on progress, workloads and delivery targets
• Manage production paperwork: job sheets, delivery notes, quality check lists etc.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for 
li>Maintain records of material usage, wastage and efficiency
• Coordinate deliveries and collections with logistics team or clients

Candidate requirements

• Experience in production coordination
• Excellent planning, communication and organisation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools
li>Understanding of the construction or similar processes
• Previous experience in a subcontractor or workshop-based environment would be an advantage

This is a office based role and does not offer WFH or hybrid working but does offer free parking.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.


• A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Production Team Leader to drive daily operations, lead a high-performing team, and ensure the products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Responsible for overseeing daily production activities, managing a team of operators, and ensuring that manufacturing targets, quality standards, and safety guidelines are met.

Coordinates workflow, monitors performance, resolves production issues, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency.

Performance management reviews.

Production planning, assignment of daily & weekly tasks for assembly operatives.

Work with engineering team to oversee maintenance of equipment and develop strong business relationships.

Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety procedures.

Flexibility for shifts and occasional overtime

Production Supervisor

Our client, based near Bridlington, is expanding production within their busy FMCG operation and is seeking experienced Team Leaders/Production Supervisors to play a key role in supporting and driving day-to-day production activities

• Take full ownership and accountability for all aspects of performance, safety, hygiene, and quality within the production department.

• Maintain and support all aspects of hygiene standards and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

• Supervise daily production activities to ensure output targets are met.

• Lead and motivate a team of production operatives across shifts.

• Monitor production processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.

• Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and quality issues.

• Coordinate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve any issues promptly.

• Train new staff and conduct performance evaluations.

• Proven production experience at a supervisory level within a busy consumer goods (FMCG) environment.

• Strong understanding of technical and operational standards within manufacturing.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team.

• High awareness and commitment to health and safety standards.

• Working knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

• Flexible and adaptable approach in a fast-paced production setting.

Benefits, working hours and Pay

• 4 on 4 off (days and nights available)
• Only work less than half the year (182 days)
• Overtime readily available
• 36k to 40k Basic salary
• 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am
• On site Gym
• On site Canteen

Discretionary annual bonus, up to 14% Combined Pension Scheme, 33 Holidays and access to the onsite gym and canteen are just a few of the perks that the Production Supervisor will enjoy whilst working with this world-renowned manufacturing business based in Bradford.

This globally recognised manufacturing organisation now employs over 35,000 people at almost 100 facilities in over 20 countries across the world. They have become a house-hold name in their industry and supply key products to a number of high-profile OEMs.

Because of continued and heightened demand of their products manufactured at the Bradford site, they are now recruiting a Production Supervisor vacancy to join their team on a permanent basis.

Based in Bradford, the successful Production Supervisor will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Oldham, Pontefract, Barnsley and Castleford. Own transport is essential due to not being on a regular public transport route.

Key areas of responsibility for the Production Supervisor will include:

• Leadership : This role champions a positive workplace culture aligned with company values, while supporting people development, onboarding, performance management, HR processes, and employee relations to ensure a flexible, engaged, and high-performing workforce
• Safety : including leading and supporting safety and quality initiatives including risk assessments, audits, incident reporting and investigation, equipment troubleshooting, training delivery, and daily operational checks, ensuring compliance with EHS, QMS, and manufacturing standards
• Quality : helping to drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies, managing scrap reduction, and supporting corrective actions for internal and external non-compliance issues
• Product Delivery : This role is responsible for planning and performance tracking, including shift handovers, reporting, absence management, and supporting business projects to ensure operational efficiency and target achievement

For the Production Supervisor position, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Strong leadership skills with previous experience working in a similar role within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
• IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Previous experience working within a Mechanical Assembly focused environment or role within any industry
• Competent IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft office programs, as well as the ability to pick up new processes, software and procedures quickly

Working Hours of the Production Supervisor:
38.5 Hours per week, spread across a regular day shift pattern:

• Monday to Thursday - 05:45 to 14:15
• Friday - 05:45 to 12:45

In return, the Production Supervisor will receive:

• Starting Salary: Up to 33K depending on experience
• Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days (incl. Bank Holidays) - rising to 38 days with continued service
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Up to 14% combined pension contributions
• Various medical and wellbeing perks, such as private family healthcare, free access the on-site gym as well as virtual/online classes, employee assistance programme, access to counselling & mental health support, access to GP 24/7 and up to 6 months full sick-pay (subject to length of service)

To apply for this position, please click "Apply Now" and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.

A highly customer centric business that is part of a dynamic, successful and highly people oriented growing international organisation is keen to hear from ambitious, career minded individuals to join the team as Production Supervisor / Leader. This is an excellent platform to join a highly supportive business that can provide a genuine career path into further Production Management and Operations Management positions (and beyond). The company invests heavily into their employees, takes time to hone the individual's skills through a structured induction plan and can provide opportunity for a long-term career where progression is actively encouraged and highly valued. The role is a full time, permanent position based in Rainhill working Mon to Fri.

As Production Supervisor, you will need to demonstrate highly people-oriented leadership skills, where you can influence change, get the best out of your people and instil a continuous improvement mindset. Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will lead your team in respect of ensuring that the site runs as efficiently as possible. In addition, and in conjunction with the Operations Manager, you will be involved in planning, support the achievement and communication of departmental KPI's, and ensure procedures are followed. An engaging and collaborative approach to man-management will continue to ensure a strong focus on teamwork, in which people feel valued and that they really are part of the overall success of the business. Key areas of responsibility also include compliance and HR, and H&S matters.

Whilst you may not know the products and services, each day the company works with businesses that are impacting the lives of millions of people in the UK. It is an ambitious, financially secure organisation, with a clear strategy to grow the UK service industry with an unrelenting desire to become an employer of choice. They truly see people as their biggest asset.

To give you a feel for their ethics and commitment, the company achieved Gold Medal Ecovardis status positioning them among the Top 5% of the 150,000 companies assessed worldwide by Ecovadis, based on four key criteria: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement, reflecting the quality of their CSR performance.

To succeed as Production Supervisor, it is important that you have an enquiring mind, are detail oriented, hold exacting standards when it comes to quality and health and safety, with a real desire to progress your career. You will be a naturally energetic, motivational leader, very resilient and passionate about delivering results. Exceptional communication skills and an ability to lead by example will be essential. Experience of Lean and 5s would be an advantage.

This is a great platform from which to further your management career in a business that is passionate about their people and quality of service and who can truly offer exceptional career progression in a dynamic, multinational organisation.

For immediate consideration send your CV without delay!

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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Impact Recruitment are working with a forward-thinking manufacturing business based in Northampton, who are now looking to appoint a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at their specialist production facility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at the cutting edge of sustainable manufacturing. The role involves supporting and leading factory operations, managing process line performance, and driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Location: Northampton | On-site
Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (Flexible)
Pay: 35,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee safe, compliant, and efficient operations of the production line and wider facility.
• Achieve manufacturing and processing KPIs through strong team and resource management.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, ensuring the site is audit-ready at all times.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and maintain the quality of incoming materials.
• Monitor and enforce health & safety, environmental, and fire prevention policies.
• Develop and deliver training for new and existing team members.
• Keep detailed records of inspections, procedures, and compliance measures.
• Contribute to the successful achievement and maintenance of accreditations such as ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Lead a small factory team with a focus on accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS standards and best practices.
• Confident in overseeing production processes and meeting operational KPIs.
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement tools.
• A hands-on leader with the ability to motivate and manage a small team.
• Understanding of the circular economy and resource recovery is highly desirable.

If you are interested in this role then please apply with an up-to-date CV. Impact are working on behalf of a client. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.