Senior Production Manager

Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits
Application date: 1st Oct 2025

Our client is a highly successful Rotherham based manufacturer who are looking for an additional Senior Production Manager to join their Sheffield site. With an exceptional range of products supplied to a large customer base, this business is looking for an ambitious, driven and detail focussed Manufacturing/ Production Operations Manager to help further company growth and development.

Reporting directly into the Site Manager, and managing a team of Shift Managers, Team Leaders and Operatives, the Manufacturing / Production Manager will be responsible for directing and managing all production activities across the facility, including manufacturing, engineering, HSEQ 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 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

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

You will also possess:

• 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
• A background in industrial or heavy industry would be advantageous

£55,000 - £60,000

• Competitive wider benefits package
• Progression opportunities in the wider business