732 Production Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Production Manager

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Ryde

Hours: 8am - 4.45pm, Monday - Thursday, 8am - 2.45pm Friday

Days: Monday - Friday

Duration: Permanent

Duties:

Responsible for overseeing the production of product range from kitted parts to completed units,
Managing a team of approx. 14 staff, training, quality and performance management,
Planning and working to schedules, budgets and quality standards,
Ensuring all equipment and machinery is operated and maintained to health and safety standards,
Reporting to the General Manager and liaising with the purchasing, logistics, HR, Health and safety, quality and facilities departments.

Experience:

Must have previous production managerial experience within a mechanical or precision engineering environment including knowledge of processes, technical ability and high level attention to detail in addition to health and safety awareness.
Must have excellent communication and problem solving skills with the ability to lead and mentor a team.
Must have strong organisational skills with experience of working to deadlines and budgets, whilst maintaining quality standards.

Salary: £30,000 - 40,000 per annum, dependent upon experience

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A great opportunity for an aspiring Production leader to build a career in a large W. Yorkshire based manufacturing organisation.

Client Details

The organisation are a large, W. Yorkshire based manufacturer, with a high pace, high volume and high SKU manufacturing process - average turnover of circa. 65million. They are focused on investing in their workforce, with demonstrable examples of building careers and internal progression.

Description

As Production Manager you will report into the Senior Operations Manager and be responsible for a team of approximately 40 staff, including two Front Line Managers. This role is days based and would work alongside the Production Manager for the Assembly department.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and leading your team, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance.
• Ensuring that daily production targets and schedules are met while maintaining quality standards, collaborating with the Quality Assurance (QA) team.
• Promoting and enforcing health and safety practices to ensure a safe working environment in compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Optimising production by supporting continuous improvement (CI) initiatives through monitoring and managing resources - including materials, people, and equipment

Profile

As Production Manager this candidate will have a proficient background in people management within a manufacturing environment or similar, alongside a range of the following:

Familiarity with a high SKU, inventory-centric manufacturing environment

Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety practices

An ambitious, collaborative and data-orientated approach

Team-oriented mindset

Familiarity with HR best practice

Good understanding of manufacturing compliance

Job Offer

Alongside a wealth of progression opportunity:

45,000 salary

Pension

Private health-care

Our client based in Burton-on-Trent are expanding their team due to massive growth over the last 12 months and are looking to appoint a Production Manager to join their business and take charge of their production area.

Role Overview:

The Production Manager oversees all shift operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production. This role drives performance, cost control, and continuous improvement while aligning production with business goals. The position works cross-functionally to ensure smooth coordination and fosters a high-performing team culture.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and execute production strategies aligned with business goals.

• Manage and develop production teams, promoting a high-performance culture.

• Plan and oversee production schedules, labor, and resource allocation.

• Ensure product quality and compliance with food safety standards.

• Drive continuous improvement, cost control, and waste reduction.

• Promote a safe working environment and enforce H&S protocols.

• Oversee equipment maintenance and minimize downtime.

• Report on performance metrics and support leadership decision-making.

People Profile:

• Proven experience in production management or senior supervisory roles within food manufacturing or similar sectors.

• Strong leadership skills with a history of building and motivating high-performing teams.

• Solid knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and health & safety compliance.

• Analytical thinker with the ability to use production data to drive improvements.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and manage stakeholders effectively.

• Highly organized with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and change management.

• Proficiency in production planning systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of Emily McLeish

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Production Manager – Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date : 03/09/2025

Location : Birmingham

Salary : £39,000 – £50,440

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution – we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

Peformers College

Part of BIMM University, Performers College is one of the UK’s longest standing and most prestigious specialist training providers of Performing Arts education. Performers College offers a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre and a BA (Hons) Acting for Stage, Screen & Digital Media, training our students to be innovative and creative actors, singers, dancers and musical theatre performers. Students are taught by the highest-level industry professionals and undertake an intensive vocational training in all disciplines. Performers College alumni enjoy successful and varied careers in the performing arts industry and can be seen regularly in West End musicals and plays, national tours, music videos, arena concerts, TV dramas and feature films.

About the Role

As Production Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of student productions across campus, supporting everything from initial planning to final performance. All while fostering an inclusive, safe, and professional learning environment that reflects industry standards and supports the creative and professional development of our students.

What You’ll Do:

• Project manage and lead the technical realisation and delivery of performance events, ensuring excellent production values throughout.
li>Collaborate closely with the Head of School and Course Leaders to support educational objectives through production activities.
• Plan and implement detailed production schedules, risk assessments, and resource management.
• Manage and support freelance creative and technical teams, as well as in-house staff and students, throughout the production lifecycle.
• Liaise with external venues and stakeholders to deliver smooth, professional-standard performances.
• Oversee budgets, procurement of set, props, and costumes, and ensure accurate inventory and maintenance of equipment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our theatre spaces and technical infrastructure.
• Play a key role in additional events such as graduation and national showcase performances.
• Ensure best practices in Health and Safety, safeguarding, and equality, diversity, and inclusion are maintained throughout all activities.

What You’ll Bring:

< i>A degree or equivalent professional experience in production management or a related field.
• Strong track record in managing theatre productions or similar performance-based events.
• Experience leading teams, managing schedules, and delivering to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety practices in theatre or public performance venues.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
• Proven ability to manage production budgets effectively and maintain high-quality standards.
• A commitment to supporting and mentoring students in a creative, inclusive environment.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours in line with performance demands.

This role is offered on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover, starting in early November 2025 and running through to July 2026.

Why BIMM University

We are a values-led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

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The Production Manager is working with is a UK market leader in their field within the FMCG industry, manufacturing high volume products covering automated manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Plant Manager will help transform one of their key factories from good to great, working with a highly-willing and enthusiastic team to drive improvement activities across the plant and drive the future development of the site in the Basildon area.

Highly profitable, the group has been through important structural change over the last few years; this change is now reaching its manufacturing plants in the form of changes in leadership, investment and ultimately, the goal to increase capacity across their UK supply chain.

What's in it for you as a Production Manager

• Base Salary of circa 80,000 per annum
• Company bonus of 15%
• Highly attractive car allowance of 7,500
• Location - Basildon
• Comprehensive pension
• Employee benefits program
• Permanent Position with a market leading FMCG International manufacturing group
• Training and career progression opportunities

Roles and responsibilities as a Production Manager
You will be a proven Production Manager with a track record delivering improvements in culture, efficiency and productivity. You know what world class looks like, but importantly you've previously led a business through a similar journey - so you'll have the ability to implement improvements and understand the challenges that come with this sort of role and be able to clearly demonstrate the results you delivered. You understand the impact of leadership on culture, and the impact of culture on processes.

The leadership culture is mature and accountable, the work-life balance achievable is fantastic compared to many manufacturing environments, and continued growth/development is available due to the organisation's multiple UK sites & succession planning strategy.

Key requirements of Production Manager

• A proven track record of managing and developing manufacturing operations within an either an automated or semi-automated manufacturing environment
• Exponential experience of utilizing lean and CI tools to drive efficiencies and best practice, e.g. OEE, TPM, 5s, VSM etc
• Accustomed to managing budgets and capex
• Knowledge of Engineering Maintenance and Plant based improvements would also be a distinct advantage although not essential
• A strong appreciation for health and safety, ideally supported with a formal qualification, although training can be provided

This position would suit a Manufacturing Plant Manager, Engineering Manager, Plant Manufacturing Operations Manager, Operations Manager

Our client, an expanding manufacturer with exciting plans for 2025 and beyond, are looking to appoint a Production Manager to oversee one of the new sites in their portfolio. The Production Manager will play a pivotal role in ramping up production at this new site. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Production Manager to join a rapidly growing company with excellent training and career prospects in the short term. You'll be given site responsibility for the fastest growing part of the group and be able to grow it as you see fit.

Production Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Installations Manager / Site Manager / Steelwork / Fabrication / Construction / IOSH / Contracts Manager

* Day-to-day management of site installations in terms of labour resource, timelines, installation documentation (H&S/ work instructions) and budgets in conjunction with the Project Managers
* Assistance with preparation of risk assessments and method statements where appropriate
* Liaise closely with Project Managers keeping them informed of site progress, issues and opportunities
* Lead on-site customer liaison before, during and post installation
* Drive, report and communicate any obstacles to project delivery, production, installation and further sales opportunities
* Ensure site QHSE standards are maintained in line with documented RAMS, company procedures and legislative requirements
* Manage and develop the nationwide labour and subcontractor base delivering effective capacity for growth
* Provide weekly summaries of production and installation activity, plus a monthly report capturing issues and trends.

Production Manager - Skills and Abilities - Installations Manager / Site Manager / Steelwork / Fabrication / Construction / IOSH / Contracts Manager

* Successful track record as a Production Manager, ideally in a construction / steel erection related field
* Excellent knowledge of current HSE legislation/ standards
* Qualifications ideally to include IOSH Managing Safely
* Be able to handle multiple projects / customers / suppliers / contractors and internal staff
* Have excellent organisation and communication skills and be a strong team player

Production Manager / Installations Manager / Site Manager / Steelwork / Fabrication / Construction / IOSH / Contracts Manager

If this role could appeal please do apply now!

Production Manager

Loughborough

45,000 - 50,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Market Leader + Days

A unique and rewarding opportunity to join a true market leader, where you'll benefit from extensive training, ongoing personal development, and a fantastic work-life balance in a days-only role. This business offers the security and backing of a multinational organisation while maintaining the close-knit, family feel of a supportive team environment. With clear progression pathways, continuous training, and performance-based bonuses, this is an excellent long-term career move for an ambitious Production Manager.

This firmly established manufacturer has been progressive and growing since the 1990s, becoming one of the largest groups in their industry through unrivalled product quality. Operating in a thriving and ever-growing sector, they offer true stability and the chance to climb the ladder with an employer that continually creates opportunities. Their strong reputation for products, customer service, and client retention has driven further demand within the business, creating the need for a Production Manager to join this reputable organisation.

Your role as an Production Manager will include:
* Lead and train a multi-skilled team
* Continuous improvement
* Lead & promote positive Health, Safety & Quality cultures

The successful Production Manager will have:
* Lean manufacturing skills are desirable (5S, Kaizen)
* Strong Health & Safety knowledge including IOSH or NEBOSH
* Line management experience

Please apply or call Tommy for immediate consideration

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CNC Production Manager & Team Leader

Coventry
43,000 - 45,000 per year
Day Shift & Night Shift available

Gi Pro are proud to be working with a leading manufacturer who are looking for an experienced CNC Production Team Leader and a Production Manager to join their growing operation. They are offering roles on a day shift as well as a night shift.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong CNC knowledge and proven leadership experience to take ownership of a busy department, driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As CNC Production Team Leader, you'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day running of the CNC department. You'll be hands-on in leading a team of operators, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Supervising and supporting CNC operators, planning and allocating workloads
* Leading daily team briefings and ensuring smooth shift handovers
* Monitoring production output, efficiency, and quality using data-driven tools
* Coaching and developing team members, supporting recruitment and onboarding
* Driving a strong safety culture and maintaining 5S/housekeeping standards
* Coordinating with the maintenance team to keep machinery in top condition

About You

We're looking for a proactive and organised leader with:

Essentials:
* Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve production targets.
* Experience in implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
* Strong ability to work towards and meet key production targets under tight deadlines.
* Proficiency in monitoring KPIs and ensuring team alignment with business objectives.
* Comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety regulations.
* Experience managing resources such as raw materials, tools, and equipment efficiently

Desirables:
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
* Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to monitor production performance.
* Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to monitor production performance.

What's on Offer

* 43,000 - 45,000
* Day shifts and Night shifts available
* Leadership role with real impact on performance and development
* Supportive environment with opportunities to progress

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