Plant Production Manager
Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library
City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£65k - £68k Annual
Full-Time
Plant Production Manager (Weekend shifts) - London - £68,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Excellent Benefits - Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Plant Production Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operation within a complex, fast-paced production environment on a weekend shift rotation. This appointment comes with full responsibility for shift performance, operational standards, team management, and production delivery across a rotating shift pattern.
As the senior Production lead on shift, you will play a critical role in driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement while building a strong, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
This position is heavily focused on people leadership and operational management, requiring a strong background in employee relations, team development, Health & Safety, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Shift Pattern - Rotating 4-day shift pattern (weekends, 37.5 hours per week), covering both day and night shifts.
Why Apply?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Significant site leadership responsibility with real operational ownership
Opportunity to influence production performance, safety culture, and continuous improvement initiatives
Highly visible role with strong cross-functional exposure across engineering, quality, maintenance, HR, and supply chain
Chance to shape and develop a safety-first, people-focused manufacturing environment
The Role
Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts
Ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with Quality and H&S standards
Take ownership of people management activities including performance management, absence management, disciplinaries, investigations, and employee development
Drive operational KPIs including output, efficiency, downtime, and schedule adherence
Act as the main Production decision-maker on shift, coordinating cross-functional problem solving
Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities including 6S, RCA, and 5 Whys
Support production planning, labour allocation, and shift resource management
Lead investigations and corrective actions relating to safety, quality, and operational performance
What We're Looking For
Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial production environment
Strong people management and employee relations experience, including disciplinary and performance processes
Demonstrated success leading shift-based production teams in a fast-moving operational setting
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Quality compliance within manufacturing
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
What Next?
If you are an experienced production leader with strong people management capability and a passion for driving operational performance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading manufacturing environment. Please submit your CV for consideration
We are recruiting for an experienced Plant Production Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operation within a complex, fast-paced production environment on a weekend shift rotation. This appointment comes with full responsibility for shift performance, operational standards, team management, and production delivery across a rotating shift pattern.
As the senior Production lead on shift, you will play a critical role in driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement while building a strong, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
This position is heavily focused on people leadership and operational management, requiring a strong background in employee relations, team development, Health & Safety, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Shift Pattern - Rotating 4-day shift pattern (weekends, 37.5 hours per week), covering both day and night shifts.
Why Apply?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Significant site leadership responsibility with real operational ownership
Opportunity to influence production performance, safety culture, and continuous improvement initiatives
Highly visible role with strong cross-functional exposure across engineering, quality, maintenance, HR, and supply chain
Chance to shape and develop a safety-first, people-focused manufacturing environment
The Role
Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts
Ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with Quality and H&S standards
Take ownership of people management activities including performance management, absence management, disciplinaries, investigations, and employee development
Drive operational KPIs including output, efficiency, downtime, and schedule adherence
Act as the main Production decision-maker on shift, coordinating cross-functional problem solving
Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities including 6S, RCA, and 5 Whys
Support production planning, labour allocation, and shift resource management
Lead investigations and corrective actions relating to safety, quality, and operational performance
What We're Looking For
Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial production environment
Strong people management and employee relations experience, including disciplinary and performance processes
Demonstrated success leading shift-based production teams in a fast-moving operational setting
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Quality compliance within manufacturing
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
What Next?
If you are an experienced production leader with strong people management capability and a passion for driving operational performance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading manufacturing environment. Please submit your CV for consideration
Reference: 225095720
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Plant Production Manager
Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library
City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£65k - £68k Annual
Full-Time
Plant Production Manager (Weekend shifts) - London - £68,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Excellent Benefits - Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Plant Production Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operation within a complex, fast-paced production environment on a weekend shift rotation. This appointment comes with full responsibility for shift performance, operational standards, team management, and production delivery across a rotating shift pattern.
As the senior Production lead on shift, you will play a critical role in driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement while building a strong, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
This position is heavily focused on people leadership and operational management, requiring a strong background in employee relations, team development, Health & Safety, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Shift Pattern - Rotating 4-day shift pattern (weekends, 37.5 hours per week), covering both day and night shifts.
Why Apply?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Significant site leadership responsibility with real operational ownership
Opportunity to influence production performance, safety culture, and continuous improvement initiatives
Highly visible role with strong cross-functional exposure across engineering, quality, maintenance, HR, and supply chain
Chance to shape and develop a safety-first, people-focused manufacturing environment
The Role
Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts
Ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with Quality and H&S standards
Take ownership of people management activities including performance management, absence management, disciplinaries, investigations, and employee development
Drive operational KPIs including output, efficiency, downtime, and schedule adherence
Act as the main Production decision-maker on shift, coordinating cross-functional problem solving
Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities including 6S, RCA, and 5 Whys
Support production planning, labour allocation, and shift resource management
Lead investigations and corrective actions relating to safety, quality, and operational performance
What We're Looking For
Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial production environment
Strong people management and employee relations experience, including disciplinary and performance processes
Demonstrated success leading shift-based production teams in a fast-moving operational setting
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Quality compliance within manufacturing
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
What Next?
If you are an experienced production leader with strong people management capability and a passion for driving operational performance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading manufacturing environment. Please submit your CV for consideration
We are recruiting for an experienced Plant Production Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operation within a complex, fast-paced production environment on a weekend shift rotation. This appointment comes with full responsibility for shift performance, operational standards, team management, and production delivery across a rotating shift pattern.
As the senior Production lead on shift, you will play a critical role in driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement while building a strong, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
This position is heavily focused on people leadership and operational management, requiring a strong background in employee relations, team development, Health & Safety, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Shift Pattern - Rotating 4-day shift pattern (weekends, 37.5 hours per week), covering both day and night shifts.
Why Apply?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Significant site leadership responsibility with real operational ownership
Opportunity to influence production performance, safety culture, and continuous improvement initiatives
Highly visible role with strong cross-functional exposure across engineering, quality, maintenance, HR, and supply chain
Chance to shape and develop a safety-first, people-focused manufacturing environment
The Role
Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts
Ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with Quality and H&S standards
Take ownership of people management activities including performance management, absence management, disciplinaries, investigations, and employee development
Drive operational KPIs including output, efficiency, downtime, and schedule adherence
Act as the main Production decision-maker on shift, coordinating cross-functional problem solving
Promote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities including 6S, RCA, and 5 Whys
Support production planning, labour allocation, and shift resource management
Lead investigations and corrective actions relating to safety, quality, and operational performance
What We're Looking For
Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial production environment
Strong people management and employee relations experience, including disciplinary and performance processes
Demonstrated success leading shift-based production teams in a fast-moving operational setting
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Quality compliance within manufacturing
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
What Next?
If you are an experienced production leader with strong people management capability and a passion for driving operational performance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading manufacturing environment. Please submit your CV for consideration
Reference: 225095720
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