Production Manager

2 weeks ago

Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom PYVITAL Full time £36,000 - £55,000 per year

Job Title:
Production Manager – Timber Manufacturing

Location:
Slaithwaite, Huddersfield (On-Site)

Salary:
£45,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)

About the Role:

We're recruiting for a
hands-on Production Manager
to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role, best suited to someone with experience in
timber production or related materials
, who enjoys being on the floor, solving problems, and getting the best out of a team.

You'll take responsibility for a team of over 50 people (via 4 Supervisors), with a focus on delivering production targets, improving processes, and maintaining a strong culture of safety and performance. This is a business where autonomy is encouraged, and where people value straight-talking, accountability, and results.

With a strong Ops Director to report into, clear business goals, and investment in production, this role offers a genuine opportunity to shape team performance and make an operational impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all day-to-day production operations across a high-output manufacturing site
  • Manage a team of 4 Supervisors and circa 50 production staff
  • Drive safety, quality, and output standards in line with business KPIs
  • Monitor workflow, implement production schedules, and manage line efficiencies
  • Support and mentor frontline leaders to deliver team objectives
  • Work with the senior team to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase performance
  • Maintain accurate reporting and ensure compliance across all H&S protocols
  • Foster a positive, proactive culture on the shop floor

Candidate Profile:

  • Proven leadership experience in a production or manufacturing setting
  • Ideally from a timber, packaging, or building materials background
  • Strong people manager with a hands-on approach and natural presence on the floor
  • Able to coach, challenge, and develop shift leaders and wider teams
  • Comfortable working with KPIs, metrics, and performance data
  • Process-minded, safety-focused, and committed to continuous improvement
  • Strong communicator and collaborator
  • Familiar with manufacturing systems or ERP tools (e.g. SAP, FactoryMaster, etc.)

What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
  • On-site, Monday to Friday, day shift role
  • Supportive senior leadership and autonomy to lead your team your way
  • Opportunity to shape performance and drive improvement in a well-invested business
  • Stability, clarity of direction, and a down-to-earth working culture

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced production leader with a hands-on mindset and a track record of team management in a busy manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us:

We are a recruitment agency specialising in operations, production, and technical leadership roles across the UK. Our approach is honest, collaborative, and built around matching great people with the right environments. We're proud to work with businesses who are serious about performance and people – and we help them find the talent to support both.

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