Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: North-West

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Benefits

Role Type: Permanent – Rotating Shifts.

The Role and About You:

You’ll be leading from the front within a busy Engineering environment, taking ownership of production activities across the site.

We are keen to hear from a variety of backgrounds, with a good understanding of process management. It is your ability to lead teams, deliver against plans and keep standards high across safety, quality and output within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment that matters here.

You’ll be managing and developing teams, driving performance on shift and making sure work is delivered safely, efficiently and right first time. There’s a real opportunity here to help shape how things are done and build high‑performing teams from the ground up.

This is a hands‑on leadership role – you’ll be visible on the shop floor, working closely with engineering, planning and operations to keep everything moving.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing day‑to‑day production activities.
• Leading, developing and motivating teams to deliver against targets.
• Driving safety, quality and performance standards.
• Supporting delivery of maintenance plans and ensuring work is completed on time.
• Working closely with engineering and planning teams to resolve issues and improve output.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across processes and teams.
• Monitoring KPIs and taking action to drive performance.

About you:

• Experience in a production, maintenance or operations leadership role.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong people management skills – able to get the best out of teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, operational environment.
• A proactive approach with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement.
• Professional management qualifications (desirable, not essential).

The company:

A well‑established organisation that has a UK wide presence. The business is continuing to grow, with new work secured and a strong pipeline ahead.

They’ve built a reputation for developing their people, promoting internally and giving individuals the chance to step up and take on more responsibility.

Benefits include a very generous company pension, enhanced overtime rates and a genuine opportunity to progress. It’s a role where you’ll not only manage a team but help shape it in a pivotal industry.

Application process:

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or get in touch directly at michael.anderson@ganymedesolutions.co.uk. Suitable candidates will be contacted to go through the role in more detail, including responsibilities, team structure and progression opportunities.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a standard rail medical and drug & alcohol test to begin employment.

Equal Opportunities

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

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