Production Area Manager

Ref: AS6469612

Leeds, West Yorkshire

£40,000

• Permanent
• Operational Excellence
• Lean Process Improvement
• Agricultural Manufacturing

About the candidate

A results-driven Production Area Manager with a strong background in production management and operational excellence across agricultural manufacturing, agrochemical production and agricultural equipment supply environments. They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks.

They bring hands-on experience leading production teams, improving operational performance and using data to support better decision-making. With a practical leadership style, they are confident motivating teams, improving processes and keeping safety, quality and compliance at the heart of day-to-day operations.

What makes them great?

• Operational Efficiency: Delivered process improvements that increased operational efficiency by approximately 20% across a regional agricultural manufacturing environment.
• Performance Uplift: Improved shift performance metrics by around 15% through targeted training, team development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Waste Reduction: Reduced waste by approximately 30% using Lean tools and data analysis, supporting stronger cost control and more efficient production processes.

Areas of expertise

• Production Management: Experienced in overseeing multiple production lines, managing daily output and ensuring teams remain aligned with safety and quality targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Strong background in Lean methodologies, process analysis and identifying bottlenecks to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Team Leadership: Skilled in developing, training and motivating production teams to improve engagement, shift performance and operational consistency.