Production Manager
10 days ago
Harrogate
Production Manager West Yorkshire £50,000 – £55,000 + Benefits Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting a well-established engineering manufacturer in looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to lead and develop their manufacturing operation, based in West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that is investing in its processes, people, and technology. You will play a key role in shaping production strategy, driving operational improvements, and leading a skilled team to deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently. As Production Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Key responsibilities of the Production Manager include: • Leading and managing the production function, including planning, scheduling, and prioritising manufacturing activities., • Ensuring manufacturing processes operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while maintaining high quality standards., • Championing health and safety initiatives and ensuring best practice is embedded across the shop floor., • Driving continuous improvement initiatives, implementing lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste., • Supporting the introduction of new products into manufacture, working closely with R&D to ensure smooth and efficient implementation., • Managing production KPIs, analysing performance data, and identifying opportunities for improvement., • Investigating manufacturing issues using root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence., • Coaching, developing, and supporting team leaders to build a high-performing production team., • Collaborating with other departments to ensure production output aligns with business demand and customer expectations., • Supporting capital investment projects and automation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and capability. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Production Manager who can bring strong leadership and operational expertise to the role, along with the following skills & experience: • Proven experience in a Production Leadership role within an engineering or manufacturing environment, • Experience in assembly processes would be an advantage, • A strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, • Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, including supervisors and team leaders, • IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification, • Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, • The ability to drive change, improve processes, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment For further details on this role please reach out directly to Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell at Elevation Recruitment Group.