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🌟 Job Opportunity: Production Manager (£40,000–£45,000) 🌟
📍 Location: St Austell 
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Food Production / Operations

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven leader with a strong background in continuous improvement and KPI-driven performance.

🔧 About the Role:

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety across the board. You’ll lead a dedicated team, implement process improvements, and drive performance through data and metrics.

💼 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily production operations to meet output, quality, and cost targets
• Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) across the production floor
• Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational excellence
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with planning, logistics, and engineering teams to optimise workflow
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing initiatives

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Production Manager is essential – we are not considering applicants without this level of experience
• Strong background in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Highly KPI-driven with a track record of delivering measurable results
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills

🎯 Desirable:

• Experience in [insert specific industry if applicable]
• Relevant qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, or operations

💷 Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Ready to lead and make an impact?
Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter to sarah.hewett@irweb.co.uk or call Sarah on 01392 427666.

Contact information

Sarah Hewett