Production Manager

Job Title:

Production Manager – Medical Device Manufacturing

Location:

Lancashire
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Benefits
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday (Days) – Site Based

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in regulated manufacturing environments? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams and driving operational excellence? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation at a pivotal time of growth and transformation.

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading medical and respiratory manufacturing business based in North Lancashire, operating at the highest global standards and supplying critical products to customers worldwide.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will lead a large, multi-skilled manufacturing team across assembly, cleanroom medical production, and injection moulding operations. You will be accountable for delivery performance, quality, efficiency, and people development within a highly regulated environment.

This is a visible leadership role where you will work cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) performance and continuous operational improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

* Lead and develop a large manufacturing workforce, driving engagement and accountability

* Oversee assembly, cleanroom production, and injection moulding operations

* Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards (ISO 13485, FDA, MDR)

* Maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality production environments

Delivery & Performance

* Own OTIF performance and ensure consistent customer delivery

* Align production with planning and supply chain for seamless fulfilment

* Act as the voice of the customer within operations

Quality & Continuous Improvement

* Drive world-class quality standards and robust process controls

* Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions

* Champion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste

People & Culture

* Develop, coach, and inspire your leadership team and wider workforce

* Embed a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence

* Drive structured performance management and succession planning

Strategic Contribution

* Support long-term production strategy and capacity planning

* Contribute to new product introductions and industrialisation activities

* Play a key role in ongoing site transformation and operational excellence programmes

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing operations (50+ employees)

* Strong background in assembly and injection moulding environments

* Experience with in medical device, pharmaceutical, respiratory, or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors highly desirable

* Demonstrated success improving OTIF performance

* Strong knowledge of quality systems and regulatory compliance

* Solid Lean/Continuous Improvement toolkit with measurable results

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage at all levels

What’s On Offer

 * £55,000 – £65,000 basic salary (DOE)

* Performance-related bonus

* Pension scheme

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Additional company benefits

* Monday–Friday days-based role

* Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business

This is a pivotal leadership role within a business committed to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. If you are a driven Production Manager looking for your next challenge in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you