CareerMakers are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our growing client within the plastics manufacturing sector in Winsford, CW7.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring targets are met, and maintaining a high standard of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day production activities on the shop floor
• Manage and support a team of production staff
• Create and manage staff rotas to ensure optimal coverage
• Monitor workflow and production schedules to meet customer and internal deadlines
• Ensure health & safety procedures are adhered to at all times
• Identify and resolve any production issues quickly and effectively
• Report on production output, challenges, and improvements to senior management
• Work closely with other departments including Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production processes

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a production management or supervisory role, ideally within plastics or manufacturing
• Strong leadership and staff management skills
• Excellent organizational and planning ability
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of health & safety and quality standards in manufacturing
• IT literate and comfortable with basic reporting tools/systems

Salary: £40,000

Shift Times: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm