Production Manager

Posted on May 20th, 2026

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Type of Job: Permanent

Our client is currently recruiting a Production Manager who will lead the day-to-day operation of their industrial plant to deliver safe, compliant, efficient and cost-effective production.

You will work closely with the Operations team on throughput, quality and service, and with the Maintenance Manager on asset care, planned maintenance and breakdown response to minimise downtime and optimise performance

Responsibilities

Own the safe, effective running of the plant across shifts, ensuring the plant is set up, monitored and producing to agreed specifications and volumes.

Plan daily/weekly production with the Operations team; balance throughput, quality and resource to meet targets.

Ensure all activities comply with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and internal procedures; lead risk assessments, plant inspections and safety conversations.

Drive best practice in housekeeping, traffic management and PPE use; promote proactive reporting (near-miss/GO) and close-out.

Lead, coach and develop plant operators/supervisors; ensure adequate, competent staffing and effective shift handovers.

Conduct PDRs, manage performance, and build an inclusive, accountable, high-performing culture.

Track and improve KPIs (safety, quality, throughput, yield, uptime, energy, cost/tonne); analyse losses and implement CI actions.

Coordinate contractors and suppliers on site, ensuring compliance with permits to work and site rules.

Experience & Skills

Proven leadership in a plant/production environment

Strong operational control with a track record of meeting output, quality and safety targets.

Demonstrated collaboration with maintenance/engineering to improve uptime and reliability.

Excellent knowledge of H&S and environmental compliance

Confident communicator; strong problem-solving and decision-making; competent with operational reporting.

42.5 hours

Monday to Friday (Weekends may be required from time to time to support operational requirements)

If you are interested, please send your most recent CV and salary expectations to the address supplied.

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