Production Manager
£45,000
Yolk Recruitment are supporting the search for a Production Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations within a busy manufacturing environment.
This is a practical role focused on planning production, managing teams, and keeping output on track. You’ll be responsible for coordinating schedules, resolving issues as they arise, and making sure targets are met without compromising quality or safety.
It would suit someone who is organised, comfortable making decisions under pressure, and used to managing multiple priorities across a production setting.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and manage daily production activities to meet delivery deadlines
- Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring efficient workflow across all work areas
- Monitor output, track performance, and identify areas for improvement
- Resolve operational issues quickly to maintain production continuityProduce reports and provide updates on performance to senior management
- Drive improvements in efficiency, cost control, and waste reduction
- Ensure products meet required quality standards and specifications
- Maintain safe working practices and enforce company policies and procedures
- Lead production teams, including shift planning, task allocation, and performance management
- Coach and develop team members to support overall business objectives
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to keep operations aligned
This is what you’ll need
- Experience in a Production or Manufacturing Manager role
- Proven ability to lead teams and deliver against targets
- Comfortable managing competing priorities
And this is what you’ll get
- Competitive salary
- Life assurance
- Increasing holiday allowance with length of service
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