Production Manager

Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 + benefits
Application date: 3rd Oct 2025

Our client is a growing manufacturing company and a market leader in its field.

• Directing all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe & secure working environment.
• Improve operational management systems, processes and drive best practice
• Develop & mentor the manufacturing team

• Manage the development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives
• Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.
• Ensures the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive performance improvements (S,Q,D,C,P)
• Conduct regular performance evaluations & provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Focus on driving efficiencies & margin enhancement
• Identify & implement automation solutions

You have have an industrial manufacturing background - mechanical engineering, metal work (welding, fabrication, assembly), machining, precision engineering components etc in a production or shift management role.

• Manufacturing Safety:
  Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to continuously improve the business.
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies :
  Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Proven progressive responsibility in manufacturing, including experience in formal manufacturing operations leadership.
• Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization, to direct and motivate people to ensure goals are met.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production management role
• Desired experience in sustainable manufacturing, embracing technological advancements, and implementing automation solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate

£60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits