Production Manager
** This is an Evenings role - 1pm - 10pm
Job Role:
Responsible for leading and coordinating production operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality output. Working closely with cross-functional departments, the role involves managing production teams, maintaining compliance with GMP and ISO standards, optimizing resource use, and driving continuous improvement. The Production Manager also plays a key role in staff development, performance management, and supporting recruitment activities.
- Lead and manage internal production teams in collaboration with Team Leaders.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Warehouse, and Planning departments to ensure efficient and continuous production.
- Ensure full compliance with company quality standards, including ISO, GMP, and Health & Safety regulations.
- Uphold GMP standards, policies, and practices as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Oversee the induction process for all new employees—temporary or permanent—in line with the Company Safety Policy.
- Ensure Team Leaders and Production Operatives are trained in accordance with SOPs and company policies.
- Conduct accurate and timely stock checks in collaboration with Stock Control.
- Foster a culture of accountability by empowering staff to take ownership of their responsibilities, with regular feedback and performance expectations.
- Review and assess the performance of Team Leaders and production staff.
- Organise and supervise overtime production as needed, ensuring appropriate oversight and support.
- Prepare regular reports on production performance, including daily outputs, downtime, work centre utilisation, and weekly timesheets.
- Collaborate with HR to recruit, interview, and hire appropriate staff as required.
- Effectively manage the use of agency staff to ensure cost-efficiency and operational continuity.
Candidate Criteria:
- Proven experience in a similar Production Manager role.
- Strong track record of managing and leading production teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a production team.
- Experience in driving and implementing in-house cultural change initiatives.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance