Production Manager

Ref: AS8021527

Sheffield, UK

£50,000

• Permanent
• Manufacturing Operations
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership

About the candidate

This permanent Production Manager is a results-driven manufacturing and operations professional based in Sheffield, UK. They bring over six years’ experience across production supervision, assembly line leadership, logistics and inventory management, with a strong track record of improving efficiency, quality and team performance.

They are confident leading production teams in fast-paced environments, keeping operations on track while maintaining high standards around safety, quality and delivery. Available to start in two weeks, they would suit a manufacturing or operational environment looking for a hands-on leader who can motivate teams and support continuous improvement.

What makes them great?

• Delivers measurable efficiency gains: Implemented process improvements that increased production efficiency by around 20% while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Improves team performance: Developed training programmes that helped reduce defects by approximately 15% and improved assembly line output.
• Commercially aware: Supported supplier negotiations that contributed to around 10% cost reduction, strengthening wider operational efficiency.

Areas of expertise

• Production Management: Experienced in overseeing daily production floor operations, coordinating teams and ensuring monthly targets are achieved.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in identifying workflow improvements, reducing cycle times and embedding continuous improvement through training and team engagement.
• Operational Coordination: Strong background working with supply chain, logistics and supplier teams to improve material flow, stock accuracy and overall capacity.