Fixed-Term Production Manager

Production Manager – Fixed Term Contract
Offshore & Renewables, Manufacturing & Engineering
Skelmersdale
Up to £50,000
 
A well-established manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager on a fixed-term basis to support the successful delivery of a key project within their operation.
 
This role will take responsibility for leading production activities across the manufacturing unit, ensuring productivity, quality, safety and delivery targets are consistently achieved.
 
Working closely with Engineering, Quality and HSEQ teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency while driving continuous improvement and best practice across production.
 
Responsibilities

• Control production resources to maximise productivity and material utilisation in line with production schedules
• Lead and manage production personnel to optimise individual and team performance
• Ensure strict compliance with SOPs, health & safety procedures and quality standards
• Ensure materials, equipment, consumables and services are available to meet production demands
• Work closely with internal departments including HSEQ, Quality and Engineering to minimise delays
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all production areas
• Support improvements in productivity, quality and manufacturing processes
• Provide direction, coaching and training to production employees
• Conduct performance reviews and manage employee performance where required
• Ensure products are manufactured to customer specifications and quality expectations
• Ensure production operations are adequately resourced to meet workload forecasts
• Lead change initiatives and promote operational best practice

 
Requirements

• Previous experience within a Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager position
• Strong background within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading teams within a fast-paced production setting
• Good understanding of HSEQ and quality standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to drive performance and continuous improvement initiatives

 
Package

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 8–10 month fixed-term contract
• Annual 15% company bonus
• Opportunity to support a major manufacturing project within a growing business

If you have the required skills for this position or would like to learn more then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can also call Woody Thomson on 07948 486472 for a confidential chat.
If this role isn’t of interest, but you know of someone who could be, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.
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