We're hiring for a Production Manager to lead a multi-shift manufacturing operation based in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
What's on offer?
- Senior-level salary package
- Early finish on Fridays
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Permanent position within an established manufacturing business
- Direct influence over operational performance
- Autonomy to drive improvements and recovery plans
- Long-term stability within a structured environment
What will you be doing as a Production Manager?
- Owning daily production performance across multiple shifts
- Managing OEE/OAE targets and driving recovery plans where needed
- Leading supervisors and holding teams accountable for safety, output and quality
- Controlling labour deployment and overtime spend
- Reducing scrap, rework and downtime
- Driving 5S and shop‑floor discipline
- Leading daily production meetings with clear actions and accountability
- Collaborating with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to remove constraints
- Managing KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting
- Supporting Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards and health & safety regulations
- Leading, coaching and developing a large production team
What will you need?
- Proven experience as a Production Manager in a manufacturing environment
- Experience managing employees across shifts
- Solid understanding of OEE, KPIs and performance metrics
- Confident using ERP and production reporting systems
Interested?
Apply today or speak with John at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.
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