Production Manager

  • Interaction Recruitment
  • Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
  • Jan 09, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Interaction Recruitment - PERM Role

Are you looking for a great opportunity to join a sucessful manufacturing group. We are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager for FULL TIME PERM role based in Scunthorpe.

Reports to

Operations Manager/Managing Director

Responsible for

Shift Managers, respective shifts and roles

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the production department and all manufacturing operations
  • Assess, interrogate and implement production schedule as provided by the Managing Director and Operations Manager. Manage shifts/team to deliver the production plan without compromising safety, quality or efficiency
  • Lead Shift managers effectively in line with company vision, policies and procedures
  • Ensure the team are complying with all relevant company policies and procedures
  • Work closely with supervisors, quality, health and safety, engineering and logistics functions to deliver agreed production goals and targets
  • Work with Health & Safety and Training departments to develop, update, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Working Procedures and best practices for production operations
  • Develop an excellent knowledge of the plant and process to help make informed decisions
  • Manage departmental issues and queries, escalating to Senior Management as required
  • Ensure production lines and processes are functioning efficiently and effectively
  • Manage and evaluate resources to maximise productivity and minimise downtime
  • Ensure effective and accurate manning to deliver customer requirements within the expected timescales
  • Recognising future demands and driving readiness to meet these needs
  • Work closely with the purchasing department to ensure materials are available at the point of use
  • Drive excellence and continuously strive for improvement
  • Complete key people processes such as performance reviews, investigations, disciplinaries and other communications
  • Effectively manage the workload of your team
  • Collating production data and using as a source of improvement
Working hours

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility due to the needs of the business.

How to apply

Apply online or send a CV and Cover letter to