Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
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Location: Glossop
Job Description:

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

£70,000 – £80,000 + Progression + Training + Flexible working hours + Private Medical Insurance

Glossop

Are you an experienced Production Manager from a manufacturing background who is looking to join a specialist company that can offer you training in a new industry whilst also providing chances for direct progression to a director level?

The company is a growing manufacturer and supplier of bespoke furniture solutions, they can provide solutions for custom high-end kitchens, studies and libraries.

Since launching the company has built up a high value client base through their unique approach to projects and employee satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, overseeing project delivery and managing a team of approximately 18 – 25 people.

This role would suit a production manager from a manufacturing background who is looking to step into a new industry and take control of the production department and make it their own.

The Role:

  • Lead, manage and develop a production team of approximately 18-25 people.
  • Monitor performance against agreed targets and follow up commitments consistently.
  • Build an effective management structure through supervisors and chargehands rather than personally becoming absorbed in production tasks.
  • Establish and manage meaningful production KPIs.
  • Monitor output, productivity, labour utilisation and non-productive time
  • Hold effective daily production meetings and communicate priorities clearly.

The Person:

  • Experienced within a manufacturing environment in a senior management role.
  • Experience setting targets and managing performance against them.
  • Experience leading a team of engineers

Keywords: Production Management, Production, Technician, Fabrication, Bespoke Joinery, Quality, Monday – Friday, Progression, Overtime, Furniture, Manufacturing, KPI, Glossop, Manchester.

Job Reference: BBBH27221

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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Posted: September 28th, 2026