Production Manager
£150,000 / Newton Aycliffe / Jan 23, 2026
Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which is committed to innovation, sustainability and British engineering. Established for 50 years and having recently won a major national award for its latest groundbreaking product, they wish to appoint a determined, committed and driven Production Manager to improve efficiency and output.
As Production Manager, you will:
· Report directly to the Operations Director
· Oversee daily production to meet demand and achieve QA/QC targets
· Guide a team of six team leaders and 50 indirect reports to maximise productivity
· Increase production volumes while maintaining quality standards
· Embed a culture of continuous improvement
· Identify procedures and technologies to reduce overheads and improve yield
· Recruit, train, motivate and manage the best talent available
· Liaise with senior management and other department heads to resolve issues and reach company goals
· Implement policies
· Control budgets
· Assume overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental standards in your department
As Production Manager, you will need:
Essential:-
· Experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor
· Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, diverse production environment
· Experience managing team performance
· Experience monitoring KPIs
Desirable :-
· Experience of injection moulding, metal fabrication and/or assembly
· Knowledge of production processes, methods and technologies
· Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
· Ability to read work orders and technical drawings
· Experience of Lean/Six Sigma
Salary & benefits:
· Up to £150k
· Dayshift, Monday to Friday
· Auto-enrolment pension
· 25 days holiday + stats