Production Manager

Company: Impact Recruitment
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Locations

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary

£40,000 – £55,000 per annum

Description

Impact Recruitment are supporting an established and well‑respected manufacturing business based in Northampton with recruiting for a Production Manager to lead site operations and oversee a skilled workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong people leader to take ownership of a stable operation while driving engagement, performance, and continuous improvement.

This role is heavily focused on people management. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a positive working environment, developing team capability, and ensuring efficient day‑to‑day production processes. The position offers genuine scope for progression within a supportive organisation.

Working Hours

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm (Flexibility on hours)

Location

Northampton

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate, and manage the workforce to achieve operational targets
  • Promote a positive and collaborative culture focused on engagement and accountability
  • Oversee daily production activities and ensure smooth workflow across departments
  • Manage staffing levels, planning, and resource allocation
  • Monitor performance and implement improvements to productivity and efficiency
  • Support training and development to build team capability
  • Ensure health & safety standards are maintained across the site
  • Work closely with senior leadership to support operational strategy
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across people and processes

About You

  • Proven experience in a people management or supervisory role within manufacturing, production, or a transferable environment
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Hands‑on approach with the ability to engage teams at all levels
  • Experience managing processes and improving operational performance
  • Positive, proactive, and solution‑focused mindset
  • Comfortable working on‑site in Northampton

What’s On Offer

  • Permanent, on‑site opportunity
  • Flexible salary dependent on experience and capability
  • Strong emphasis on leadership development and progression
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to shape team culture and drive improvements
  • Long‑term career growth within a stable business

If you are a people‑focused leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact and develop your career, we would welcome your application.

Impact are working on behalf of a client as a Recruitment Business.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026