Senior Production Manager
Location: Stockport
Hours: 8am–4pm, Monday–Friday (flexibility required)
Salary: 45000
Our client, a fast-growing manufacturing business, is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead all production and operational activity across their manufacturing and warehouse facility. This is a key leadership role focused on efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
The Role
*Lead daily production operations, ensuring targets, quality standards, and efficiency levels are consistently achieved.
*Oversee multi-shift manufacturing, ensuring smooth handovers and effective communication.
*Support the transition to Microsoft Business Central across production teams.
*Maintain high standards of documentation, quality assurance, and product presentation.
*Drive continuous improvement across processes, performance, and staff capability.
*Manage staffing levels, training, recruitment, and succession planning.
*Monitor machine performance, resolve breakdowns, and work closely with Engineering.
*Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
*Produce regular operational reports and monitor KPIs including output, yield, downtime, and quality.
About You
*Proven experience in a senior production or manufacturing leadership role.
*Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
*Excellent understanding of production processes, machinery, and efficiency improvement.
*Confident in managing multi-shift operations and fast-paced environments.
*Committed to high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
*Analytical mindset with experience reporting on KPIs and operational performance.
Key Targets
*Production output vs plan
*Yield performance (97%+ target)
*Machine efficiency and downtime
*Quality and audit compliance
*Health & Safety performance
*Staff training and development completion
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