Production Manager
5 days ago
Hatfield
Production Manager Location: Hatfield Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Benefits: 28 days holiday | Company pension | Ongoing training & development Join a leading UK manufacturer and play a key role in driving production excellence. We’re working with a well-established manufacturing company based in Hatfield, known for delivering high-quality products to clients across the UK and beyond. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement, the company is now looking for a hands-on, experienced Production Manager to lead its operations team. The Role As Production Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the factory floor, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are consistently met. You’ll lead, coach and develop a team of production operatives while identifying and implementing process improvements to boost efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage daily production operations to meet output and quality targets, • Motivate and guide production teams to perform at their best, • Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives, • Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and company policies, • Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams, • Introduce and support lean manufacturing practices, • Manage staffing levels, training, and team development, • Report on performance and improvement plans to senior management What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Production Manager (or similar role) in a manufacturing setting, • Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills, • Solid understanding of quality control, health & safety, and production processes, • A proactive mindset with a passion for problem-solving and improvement, • Comfortable using manufacturing software and Microsoft Office, • Experience with lean manufacturing methods is a plus Why Join? • Be part of a successful, forward-thinking company, • Enjoy a collaborative and supportive working environment, • Access training and development to grow your career, • Receive a competitive salary and benefits package