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Production Manager
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BB5, Accrington, Lancashire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Production Manager – Plastics Engineering
Salary: Up to £55,000 benefits
Location: Blackburn
Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in plastics engineering or precision manufacturing? This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of a well-established manufacturing site, driving operational excellence and preparing the business for its next stage of growth.
The Role
As Production Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of a plastics manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output. You’ll oversee production planning, team leadership, quality management and site maintenance, while also implementing improvements to prepare the operation for expansion.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing all aspects of production operations across CNC machining, routing, milling and turning.
* Leading production planning, capacity planning and contract reviews to meet customer demand.
* Driving quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Managing tooling, drawings and order processes.
* Overseeing safe systems of work, compliance, and site maintenance.
* Coaching, motivating and developing the production team to achieve KPI targets.
* Liaising with commercial teams to ensure smooth order flow and on-time delivery.
About You
We are looking for a proven Production Manager with strong knowledge of CNC machining and CAD processes. You’ll be a confident leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and develop a loyal workforce.
To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:
* Experience in plastics engineering, manufacturing, or precision component production.
* Strong background in implementing and monitoring engineering KPIs.
* Excellent knowledge of quality assurance and workplace organisation.
* Proven ability to manage production planning, lead time management and cost control.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, persuade and motivate teams.
* A continuous improvement mindset, with experience in Lean or Six Sigma an advantage.
The Opportunity
This is a chance to join a stable and long-established manufacturing business that supplies multiple industries, including food manufacturing, transport and agriculture. With plans for site relocation and growth, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the operation.
If you are an ambitious Production Manager who thrives in a hands-on leadership role and is excited by the challenge of driving change and efficiency, we’d love to hear from you.
This vacancy is being advertised by POST– Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. Visit our website for more detailsBefore You Apply
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