Production Manager

2 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom We Are Adam Full time

Production Manager


Location: Prescot

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £55k plus company benefits


We are seeking an ambitious Production Manager who will play a crucial role in driving enhancements across the areas of safety, service, and cost within an expanding manufacturing enterprise. The right candidate should be a confident leader with a track record of managing intricate operations in a dynamic business environment, particularly within a heavily regulated industry. The individual will be responsible for fostering a culture of quality and process accountability within their sphere of influence through effective leadership and management.


The Role:

  • Responsible for delivering a centralised resource model that optimises staff and equipment utilisation to meet customer demand, including the recruitment of temporary labour.
  • Accountable for establishing a formal framework to manage and develop competencies within the manufacturing team.
  • Foster a positive culture of accountability and engagement, ensuring best practices in safety, service, and cost are upheld.
  • Oversee the implementation and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques to enhance production efficiency.
  • Provide effective leadership and management of daily manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure accurate control and reporting of performance data concerning safety, service, and cost.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of production equipment through a small team of engineers.
  • Ensure up-to-date industry knowledge through networking, supplier collaboration, and professional development.
  • Safeguard manufacturing continuity and resilience by driving team development and training.
  • Collaborate with the wider management team to continually review operational processes, addressing deviations and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Address any technical knowledge gaps within the team by engaging with internal stakeholders and external technical, academic, and research organisations.
  • Work with the Senior Engineer, QTC Manager, and suppliers to optimise product performance.
  • Support broader continuous improvement projects and assist other departments as needed.
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of an ERP system within the first six months in the role.
  • Collaborate with the EH&S Manager, QTC Manager, Procurement Manager, and external parties to ensure all necessary certifications, insurances, audits, and inspections are completed in line with legislative and business requirements.


Management responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to support and advance our client’s purpose and mission.
  • Engage, empower, and motivate your team using effective management tools and clear communication.
  • Hold regular 1:1 meetings with team members to ensure consistent support and guidance.
  • Participate in workplace investigations and disciplinary procedures when necessary.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews in line with our client’s performance review process.
  • Set KPIs for your department that align with the overall business objectives.
  • Provide regular performance reports to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), measuring your department against established KPIs.
  • Foster a values-driven, high-performance culture within your team.
  • Attend regular management meetings, offering updates and feedback on your team’s or department's progress.


Who are we looking for?


  • Proven leadership experience with accountability for a manufacturing operation.
  • Experience overseeing engineering responsibilities within a manufacturing environment.
  • Skilled in implementing competency management methodologies.
  • Demonstrated success in driving measurable cultural improvements within an organisation.
  • Experience managing operations using data-driven platforms such as ERP or WMS software.
  • Proven accountability for delivering continuous improvement projects.


Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles


We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.


Interested? Please apply now.

We look forward to hearing from you


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