Production Manager

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in stone manufacturing? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day workshop operations, lead a skilled team, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The business specialises in producing high-quality bespoke products for prestigious commercial and residential projects, working on impressive developments including major corporate offices and luxury properties.

Location: Kettering
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x

Duties:

• Lead and manage daily factory operations, overseeing a team of 11 employees across CNC Machining, Polishing, Saw Operations and Yard functions.
• Plan and coordinate production activities to ensure deadlines and quality standards are achieved.
• Monitor production performance, efficiency and key operational KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure all products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to workshop teams.
• Manage workflow across multiple production areas to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to minimise delays and downtime.
• Maintain a strong health and safety culture across the factory.
• Work closely with senior management to support business growth.
• Create a positive and collaborative working environment.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have proven experience as a Production Manager, Factory Manager, Workshop Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Have previous experience within manufacturing, fabrication, stone, engineering or a similar production environment.
• Ideally have experience managing teams across multiple areas of production.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills.
• Have a hands-on approach with the ability to motivate and support shop floor teams.
• Possess excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Have a proactive attitude with the ability to drive improvements and positive change.
• Be confident communicating with both shop floor teams and senior management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.
• Quarterly KPI-driven bonus scheme.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business.
• Play a key role in supporting future growth and operational improvements.
• Work on prestigious commercial and residential projects.

If this role sounds of interest to you, then please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Impact Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.