Production Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a large specialist manufacturing business based in Sheffield. Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead their shop-floor operations, overseeing the entire process of creating goods, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring high standards for quality, safety, and delivery.Duties of the role:Oversee day-to-day production activities, managing a large team of Production Supervisors and skilled Operatives. Plan and schedule production to ensure orders are delivered on time and in full (OTIF)Champion Lean / CI initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and drive cost savingsEnsure compliance with health 'safety, quality, and environmental standardsCollaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to resolve production bottlenecks - root cause analysisMonitor KPIs and generate performance reports to senior leadershipDevelop and coach the production team to build capability and ownershipExperienced required:Proven production management experience in a large, fast-paced manufacturing environment (machining preferred)Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing / CI methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis) - Lean Six Sigma qualifications preferredExcellent leadership and people management skills — you can motivate and develop a teamStrong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilitiesExperience of working with production planning systems (ERP / MRP) and Microsoft OfficeA solid commitment to health and safety standards, ideally with qualifications (IOSH / NEBOSH)If you're interested in applying for the role or would like more information, speak to Jonny Powell

Created: 2025-12-13