Production Manager
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Sector: Manufacturing / Joinery
Salary: + £40k, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Thursday 07.00-16.00, Friday 07.00-13.00
Overview
An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of its factory operations. This position plays a key role in overseeing production activities, ensuring high-quality products are delivered on time and in line with customer and regulatory expectations. Reporting into senior operations leadership, you will work across multiple departments, driving performance, maintaining workflow, and ensuring operational excellence across the factory.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior management in planning and overseeing all production activity
- Manage daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational capacity
- Monitor progress against schedules, resolving bottlenecks and adjusting plans where needed
- Oversee production operations across multiple departments including machining, assembly, finishing and dispatch
- Lead and support departmental supervisors, ensuring accountability and performance against targets
- Ensure efficient flow of works orders through all areas of the factory
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure materials, specifications and resources are available
- Monitor output, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements
- Work closely with logistics to ensure on-time delivery performance
- Maintain visibility of all live projects, including quality standards and compliance requirements
- Investigate production issues, identify root causes and reduce rework
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and waste reduction
- Monitor KPIs and report performance to senior leadership
- Authorise overtime in line with production needs
- Ensure accurate recording of production data and job tracking systems
- Provide leadership cover in the absence of senior management
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior operations role within manufacturing
- Background in joinery, woodworking, or a related sector is advantageous
- Strong production planning and workflow management experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate teams
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational best practice
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure adherence to health & safety regulations and safe working practices
- Maintain quality standards and compliance with relevant certifications and procedures
- Promote good housekeeping and organisation across the factory
- Ensure all teams follow company policies and operational procedures
Additional Information
This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong operational oversight and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. The successful candidate will be a driven, organised individual with a passion for improving processes and leading teams.
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