Production Manager
CV-LibraryWashington, SunderlandpermanentPosted: 30 June 2026
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Our client is a specialist manufacturer. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit a Production Manager.
The Role
* You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the production process ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, on time and within budget.
* Duties to include planning production schedules, managing resources (personnel, materials, equipment) and maintaining quality standards.
* You will also work to improve processes, reduce costs and ensure safety.
* Is day shift managing a team of 45.
* You will lead your team and area to successfully deliver your KPI's and drive business performance.
* Coach, develop and lead staff and establish a continuous improvement culture.
* Take full responsibility for the day to day running of a department on shift, ensuring the Health and Safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areas.
* Monitor and communicate the site plan, performance KPI's and targets ensuring that all colleagues are striving to achieve the same goal.
The Person
* Will ideally be degree qualified in a related field.
* Previous engineering or manufacturing experience preferred.
* You will have good leadership/team management experience.
* Will have good planning skills.
* You will be IT literate with good analytical skills.
* Will have the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
The Benefits
* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
* An excellent salary.
* Career progression opportunity.
* A good pension scheme.
* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices
Our client is a specialist manufacturer. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit a Production Manager.
The Role
* You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the production process ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, on time and within budget.
* Duties to include planning production schedules, managing resources (personnel, materials, equipment) and maintaining quality standards.
* You will also work to improve processes, reduce costs and ensure safety.
* Is day shift managing a team of 45.
* You will lead your team and area to successfully deliver your KPI's and drive business performance.
* Coach, develop and lead staff and establish a continuous improvement culture.
* Take full responsibility for the day to day running of a department on shift, ensuring the Health and Safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areas.
* Monitor and communicate the site plan, performance KPI's and targets ensuring that all colleagues are striving to achieve the same goal.
The Person
* Will ideally be degree qualified in a related field.
* Previous engineering or manufacturing experience preferred.
* You will have good leadership/team management experience.
* Will have good planning skills.
* You will be IT literate with good analytical skills.
* Will have the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
The Benefits
* You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
* An excellent salary.
* Career progression opportunity.
* A good pension scheme.
* The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices