Production Manager – High-Impact Leadership Role
High Peak
Are you a driven Production Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments? Ready to take full ownership of operations and make a tangible impact every day?
We’re partnering with a leading global manufacturer (confidential) to recruit an exceptional Production Manager to lead multi-shift operations and drive performance, discipline, and continuous improvement across the shop floor.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership role—not one for sitting behind a desk. You’ll be at the heart of the operation, leading from the front, making real-time decisions, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and on target. You’ll take full ownership of output, performance, and people, building a culture of accountability while delivering measurable improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Own daily production performance across multiple shifts
- Drive on-time delivery and operational efficiency targets
- Ensure readiness of materials, machinery, and labour before each shift
- Act quickly to remove bottlenecks and maintain flow
Performance & Accountability
- Lead daily performance meetings with clear actions and ownership
- Hold teams accountable for safety, quality, and output
- Reduce waste, scrap, and downtime through strong shop-floor control
- Use data and KPIs to drive decisions and improvements
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies
- Improve workflows, cycle times, and productivity
- Partner with engineering to resolve recurring issues
- Embed Lean and 5S principles into daily operations
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders
- Build a high-performance culture with clear expectations
- Address underperformance constructively and confidently
- Support training and cross-skilling initiatives
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a safety-first culture
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (IATF, ISO)
- Act immediately on risks and maintain safe systems of work
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Production Manager in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience managing large teams
- Strong understanding of OEE/OAE and performance metrics
- Confident communicator who can influence at all levels
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Automotive sector experience
- Lean / Six Sigma knowledge
Why This Role?
- High-impact leadership position with real autonomy
- Opportunity to shape culture and drive performance
- Work within a globally recognised manufacturing environment
- Competitive salary + benefits
Interested?
If you’re ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and make a real difference—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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