Production Manager

Reporting to the Plant manager the Production Managerwill lead a multi-shift manufacturing operation based inLeigh Greater Manchester. The purpose is to provide senior shop-floor leadership controlling daily output performance labour planning safety and operational discipline.

Responsible for leading all production activities in Compounding and Granulation within a plastics recycling business ensuring safe efficient and high-quality output in line with site targets.

Taking full accountability for people process and performance within the two separate departments. Granulation is a day shift operation Compounding 3 rotating 8 hr. shifts.

Managing OEE targets and driving recovery plans where needed

Leading supervisors and holding the team accountable for safety output and quality

Ensure HSE standards policy and procedure are understood and followed. Develop and improve safe systems of work conduct safety checks identify training needs promote near miss reporting address hazards.

Controlling labour deployment and overtime spend

Reducing scrap rework and downtime

Collaborating with Engineering Quality and Supply Chain to remove constraints

Ensuring granulation schedule reflects the needs of internal and external customers

Managing KPIs dashboards and performance reporting

Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensuring compliance with quality standards environmental and health & safety regulations

Leading coaching and developing the production team

Assisting in the preparation and execution of a site relocation including managing multi-site operations throughout 2028

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Production Manager/Supervisor in a semi continuous batch production environment with experience managing employees across shifts

Current qualifications in safety management IOSH or equivalent minimum requirement and demonstrable experience in managing safely understanding risk assessment and near miss reporting

Understanding of production processes and safety management (ideally within polymer extrusion and granulation)

Solid understanding of OEE KPIs and performance analysis

Confident using ERP and production reporting systems

Lean manufacturing knowledge and practical application identifying improvements introducing appropriate lean methodologies and supporting all group initiatives.

Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills

Job type

Permanent / Full-time / Monday to Friday / 07.30 16.30

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Direct influence over operational performance

Autonomy to drive improvements and recovery plans

Long-term stability within an ambitious recycling group with a worldwide footprint and approved growth plans for UK including a full plant relocation and expansion

Pay

Competitive salary range / Dependent on skill and experience