Production Operations Director

1 week ago


Dunston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Full time

As a Senior Production Operations Manager at our client, a leading privately owned manufacturing business, you will have the opportunity to drive operational excellence and lead a diverse team.

About the Role

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing Production, Quality, and Technical Departments to ensure efficient manufacture of high-quality products.
  • Management of the production team to instill a motivated and progressive culture.
  • Implementing and leading onsite improvement projects to achieve right-first-time results.
  • Managing labor on all sites, identifying and delivering development and training opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an SME manufacturing background with a proven record in operations and people management.

Key Requirements

We are seeking a commercially focused individual with:

  • A proven track record in Production/Operations Management.
  • Extensive knowledge of Manufacturing/Production processes.
  • Strong planning skills and attention to detail.
  • A proactive and hands-on approach to driving change.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established manager to lead a team, implement culture changes, and strive for continuous improvement. The role offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Our client is a long-established, privately owned business with a strong history of supplying high-quality products to international customers across various industry sectors.

Based in Gateshead, this role offers a great work-life balance and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team. If you are a motivated and ambitious individual looking to take your career to the next level, apply now

An estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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