Temporary Production Manager

TEMPORARY PRODUCTION MANAGER – SKELMERSDALE People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Temporary Production Manager – Skelmersdale to join our well-established client based in Skelmersdale on an initial 10-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity offering an excellent salary, flexible working hours and the chance to lead a dedicated production team working on a key client project within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Team Manager, Shift Manager or Manufacturing Supervisor. Shifts
• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week
• Flexible working hours between 08:00 and 16:30 Rates of Pay • £50,000 - £53,000 per annum (pro rata) Benefits
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen facilities
• Overtime opportunities available
• Ongoing support throughout the contract
• Opportunity to lead a key manufacturing project
• Work within a supportive and established manufacturing environment Day-to-Day Duties As a Temporary Production Manager, your duties will include:
• Managing production resources to achieve maximum productivity and material utilisation in line with production schedules
• Leading, motivating and developing production employees to optimise performance and team effectiveness
• Ensuring efficient communication and training across all production teams
• Maintaining and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with a strong focus on health, safety and quality standards
• Conducting effective handovers with Production Managers to ensure continuity between shifts and departments
• Ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained and supporting the implementation and sustainability of 5S principles
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across production processes, equipment and working practices
• Supporting productivity, quality and operational efficiency improvements across the manufacturing unit
• Monitoring performance and ensuring production targets are achieved Essential Skills
• Previous experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong communication and people management skills
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop employees
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to deliver operational excellence while meeting customer expectations
• Experience managing production performance and driving continuous improvement activities

Desirable Experience
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S principles
• Experience implementing process improvements and productivity initiatives
• Project-based production management experience Training Provided
• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment Apply If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Temporary Production Manager, please apply today with your CV or contact our People Solutions branch for further information. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.