Production And Quality Manager

Production & Quality Manager

Location: Lancaster, LancashireEmployment type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: up to £55,000 (DOE)

Opportunity

This pivotal position oversees production operations and quality systems, ideal for a leader who enjoys close interaction with the shop floor while driving improvements across the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets
• Lead, mentor, and develop production staff
• Manage and improve the ISO 9001 quality management system
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes
• Investigate and resolve production and quality issues
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company standards
• Manage quality inspections, audits, documentation, and reporting
• Support production planning, scheduling, and operational performanceCollaborate with internal teams to meet customer requirements
• Lead and develop training programmes across production

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production and/or quality management role within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of production processes and quality systems
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment
• Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability

Desirable

• Experience in polymers, coatings, textiles, or industrial manufacturing
• Knowledge of continuous improvement / lean methodologies
• Engineering or technical manufacturing background
• Experience in production planning and process optimisation

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45‑55k (depending on experience)
• Profit share
• Company pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Long‑term progression opportunities within a growing business

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:45 pmFriday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pmFlexibility required to meet business needs

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