Production Manager
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Management
Production Manager
Cheltenham | Full-time | Permanent
Competitive Salary
We are recruiting an experienced Production Manager to join a successful and expanding specialist business based in Cheltenham.
This is a key operational appointment within a growing organisation that continues to invest in its facilities, people and future capacity.
We are looking for a strong, hands-on Production Manager who can take ownership of a busy warehouse and production environment, streamline processes and lead the team to achieve consistently high standards of quality, efficiency and safety.
The RoleYou will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the production operation.
Key responsibilities will include:- Managing the day-to-day production environment
- Leading, motivating and developing production teams
- Driving operational efficiency and productivity
- Reviewing and streamlining existing production processes
- Planning workloads, resources and production priorities
- Ensuring production targets and customer deadlines are achieved
- Monitoring quality and operational performance
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety
- Identifying and implementing process improvements
- Managing team performance and supporting employee development
- Supporting recruitment and training
- Working closely with warehouse, design, commercial and senior management teams
- Developing a positive, accountable and team-focused working environment
- Previous management experience within production, manufacturing, industrial, warehouse or logistics operations
- Strong people-management and leadership skills
- A process-driven approach with the ability to identify improvements
- Experience improving operational efficiency
- A practical, hands-on management style
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- A strong understanding of quality and health & safety
- The ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines
- The confidence to make decisions and take ownership
You will be joining an environment where reliability, teamwork, quality and safety are extremely important.
The successful candidate will therefore need a stable employment background and strong references.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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