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Production Manager
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Derbyshire, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-25
Listing for:
KPJ Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re hiring for a Production Manager to lead a multi-shift manufacturing operation based in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
This is a senior shop-floor leadership role where you’ll control daily output, performance, labour planning, and operational discipline across a large team.
What’s on offer?
* Senior-level salary package
* Early finish on Fridays
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Permanent position within an established manufacturing business
* Direct influence over operational performance
* Autonomy to drive improvements and recovery plans
* Long-term stability within a structured environment
What will you be doing as a Production Manager?
* Owning daily production performance across multiple shifts
* Managing OEE/OAE targets and driving recovery plans where needed
* Leading supervisors and holding teams accountable for safety, output and quality
* Controlling labour deployment and overtime spend
* Reducing scrap, rework and downtime
* Driving 5S and shop-floor discipline
* Leading daily production meetings with clear actions and accountability
* Collaborating with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to remove constraints
* Managing KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting
* Supporting Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
* Ensuring compliance with quality standards and health & safety regulations
* Leading, coaching and developing a large production team
What will you need?
* Proven experience as a Production Manager in a manufacturing environment
* Experience managing employees across shifts
* Solid understanding of OEE, KPIs and performance metrics
* Confident using ERP and production reporting systems
Interested?
Apply today or speak with John at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted
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