Production Manager

Manufacturing | Engineering | Plastics Location: West Yorkshire Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent Working Hours: To be confirmed Production Manager – Manufacturing Opportunity Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in manufacturing, engineering or CNC machining? We are recruiting for a hands-on Production Manager to join an established manufacturing business in West Yorkshire, specialising in engineered plastic components and bespoke assemblies. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, organised manufacturing professional to take responsibility for production operations, lead a team and drive improvements in efficiency, quality and delivery. You do not need to have direct plastics manufacturing experience. Candidates from CNC machining, precision engineering, metalworking or other manufacturing environments with strong production management experience are encouraged to apply. The Role As Production Manager, you will oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are achieved, resources are used effectively and products are manufactured to the required quality standards. You will take a proactive approach to managing the shopfloor, supporting employees and resolving operational challenges while driving improvements across the business. Key Responsibilities Manage daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets and customer delivery deadlines. Plan, schedule and prioritise production activities in line with order requirements and available capacity. Allocate labour, machinery and materials to maximise productivity and minimise downtime. Lead, motivate and develop production employees, maintaining a positive and accountable working environment. Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve output. Maintain high standards of quality, ensuring products meet customer specifications and manufacturing requirements. Investigate production issues, defects and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions. Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and increase operational efficiency. Promote health and safety standards and ensure safe working practices are followed. Work closely with other departments to coordinate production requirements and maintain effective communication. About You To be considered for this position, you will ideally have: Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar in an engineering or manufacturing environment. Experience managing production teams and coordinating shopfloor activities. A strong understanding of production planning, scheduling and resource management. The ability to balance quality, productivity, cost and customer delivery requirements. Experience identifying operational improvements and resolving manufacturing issues. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. A hands-on approach and the confidence to manage changing production priorities. Desirable Experience CNC machining or precision engineering. Plastics manufacturing, fabrication or machining. Engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications. Quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies. Why Apply? Join an established specialist manufacturing business. Take ownership of production performance and team development. Make a real contribution to operational efficiency and customer delivery. Bring your existing manufacturing and engineering management experience into a new sector. Interested? If you have a strong manufacturing background and are ready for your next Production Manager opportunity, apply today with your CV. Candidates with transferable experience from other engineering and manufacturing sectors are welcome