Production Manager – Days

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Are you an experienced Production Manager looking to take your next step? We have an exciting opportunity at our shredder production site in Liverpool, offering a competitive salary up to £50,000. If you thrive in a hands-on environment, enjoy a challenge, and are ready to manage a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:
As Production Manager, you’ll report to the Site Manager and take charge of a team of 35 employees, including:

2 Team Leaders
1 Foreman
20 General Operatives
8 Plant Operatives
Your role will be 70% hands-on and 30% office-based, ensuring the smooth daily operations of all processing and reprocessing equipment. You'll be working closely with the Site Manager, Production Manager (Docks), Process Engineer, and other line managers to meet key site objectives and targets. Flexibility is key as the role may occasionally require working beyond contracted hours or being on-call to meet operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily site operations, ensuring targets are met and compliance with Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety standards.
Manage workforce performance, fostering strong working relationships across teams and with the site management.
Collaborate with the Transport Department to ensure smooth material movements for production.
Drive production KPIs, manage labour planning, and organize resources for maximum efficiency.
Work with the Maintenance Team to ensure plant uptime through proactive maintenance measures.
Handle material deliveries, inspections, and turnaround processes.
Ensure full compliance with HSEQ standards, reporting, and training requirements.
Generate reports and attend site meetings to review production, safety, and stock performance.
About You:

Experience: Ideally from a Scrap Metal background, Metal manufacturing, Recycling or Plastic background
Action-Oriented: You approach tasks with urgency, energy, and a focus on safety and results.
Resilient: You handle setbacks with poise and tackle tough challenges head-on.
Collaborative: You're a team player who works effectively with other departments to achieve business goals.
Mentorship: You're committed to developing your team through coaching, accountability, and professional growth.
Persistent: You stay focused on overcoming obstacles to meet objectives.
Composed: Able to stay calm and lead effectively in abnormal or emergency situations.
If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a real impact, apply today