Production Manager
Ref: AS4293991
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
£57,000
- Permanent
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing Leadership
About the candidate
A practical and experienced manufacturing professional with over seven years’ experience across high-volume production, automotive supply and engineering manufacturing environments. Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, they are now seeking a permanent opportunity where they can continue improving output, quality and team performance.
They bring a methodical, data-led approach to production leadership, with strong experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and shop floor team management. They are confident leading diverse teams, embedding safe working practices and creating a collaborative culture focused on quality, efficiency and consistent delivery.
What makes them great?
- Proven efficiency gains: Implemented lean manufacturing techniques that helped reduce waste by around 20% while improving production throughput.
- Strong people focus: Developed lean training programmes that contributed to an approximate 30% uplift in overall team performance.
- Continuous improvement mindset: Played a key role in standardising processes across departments, supporting better resource utilisation and increased output.
Areas of expertise
- Lean manufacturing: Experienced in applying lean principles to reduce waste, improve throughput and standardise processes across production environments.
- Team leadership: Confident managing and developing shop floor teams, including training delivery, performance improvement and day-to-day operational support.
- Quality and safety: Strong understanding of quality control procedures, safe working practices and compliance-led manufacturing environments.