We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead a busy manufacturing and processing operation in Middlesbrough.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who can drive productivity, improve operational performance, develop teams, and ensure customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, leading production teams, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting future growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the production facility.
• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.
• Develop, monitor, and report on operational KPIs.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, and service levels.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production and operational teams.
• Manage staffing, performance, training, and compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and CE EN 1090 standards.
• Oversee plant, equipment, maintenance schedules, and site facilities.
• Improve material flow, stock management, warehouse layout, and plant utilisation.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Produce operational reports and provide updates to senior leadership.

About You

You will have previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Works Manager, Site Manager, or similar within a manufacturing, engineering, steel, fabrication, warehousing, or heavy industrial environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing production operations and teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience developing and reporting on operational KPIs.
• Health & Safety management experience.
• Cost control and budget management responsibility.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• IT literate with experience producing management reports.

Desirable Experience

• Steel processing, profiling, fabrication, or manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of plasma, laser, or gas cutting processes.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or Kaizen methodologies.
• Stock control and warehouse management experience.
• Knowledge of lifting and slinging operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing operation.

Apply Today

If you are a proactive and results-driven Production Manager looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.

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