Production Manager

October 24, 2018 | Comments Off on Production Manager

Production Manager
East Midlands
£45,000-£50,000

  • Experienced in managing manufacturing for offsite construction?
  • Do you pride yourself in your excellent communication skills?
  • Are your organisational skills second to none?
  • Would you like to take responsibility and drive things forward with a high degree of autonomy?


We are working with a manufacturer of steel framed modular buildings who seek a Production Manager for their factory based in the East Midlands. The role is the focal point of our client's production function, so you need strong communication skills, the ability to think ahead and plan in advance.

Your role will involve:

  • Day to day management of all output at the factory
  • Scheduling all production and liaising with Team Leaders and others
  • Ensuring goods, materials and sub-contract services are available for production as required
  • Keeping the factory running smoothly, economically and identifying efficiencies with a view to implementing with the full "buy in" from your team
  • Managing a motivated and committed workforce, together with adhering to health, safety and quality standards


Obviously this is a broad overview and a full job specification is available, but this should give a flavour of the role.

So who are we looking for?

  • Experienced Production Manager who understands manufacturing for the construction industry
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies
  • Strong communicator, able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy where required
  • Able to maintain appropriate boundaries while still being approachable to all your team
  • Outstanding organisation, planning and prioritising skills


If you are able to demonstrate knowledge of steel, particularly if it's from the offsite construction industry this would be highly beneficial.

What's in it for you?
You will be working for a company who will encourage you to be involved in decisions, able to make changes where you think it's appropriate. As well as a competitive basic salary you will enjoy a generous benefits package. You will be working in a friendly atmosphere, where there is a real commitment to fairness and transparency as well as health & safety and staff development.

Please apply if you think you fit the profile and you are interested in the opportunity, you are welcome to contact Paul or Sue on 0117 959 2008 if you have any queries regarding the role. All calls will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Locations: Sheffield, Stoke on Trent, Doncaster, Nottingham, Lincoln, Leicester, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Chesterfield, Grantham.

Key skills: Production Manager, Factory Manager, Manufacturing, steel, modular buildings, lean, offsite, frame