Production Manager in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Manufacturing / Production Manager vacancy with a growing global manufacturer based in the Sheffield area. With continued year on year growth the business is looking for an additional Production Manager to support further plans for 2026 and beyond.

Client Details

My client is a highly successful global manufacturer who are looking for a Production Manager to join their Sheffield site. They specialise in industrial manufacturing and with a small team of Operators carrying out a quality-focussed process.

With an exceptional range of products supplied to a large customer base, this business is looking for a detail focussed Manufacturing / Production Manager to help further company growth and development.

Description

Managing a team of 8 Operatives, the Manufacturing / Production Manager will be responsible for directing and managing all production activities across the facility, including manufacturing, engineering, HSE, quality and delivery.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing manufacturing of products, on time, in full to the required standards
• Promoting and supporting continuous improvements and company best practice
• Acting as a key member of the leadership team, developing the people within their team to excel and reach their potential
• Developing and improving key metrics such as OEE, safety, quality, OTD and profitability through successful review of data
• Positively driving behaviours to ensure employee engagement
• Driving initiatives to deliver manufacturing excellence across systems, procedures, policies and standards

Profile

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and a good understanding of operational and people management.

You will also possess:

• Good quality/technical mindset and attention to detail
• Strong coaching and development skills with a passion for personal growth
• Proven experience of implementing and improving KPIs, through a data driven mindset
• Hands on approach and willingness to get stuck in on the shopfloor
• Ability to think fast under pressure, remain resilient and make key decisions
• Detail orientated and an innovative approach to problem solving

Job Offer

• Permanent, days based role
• £50-60k
• Competitive wider benefits package
• Progression opportunities into more senior roles