Production Manager

Innovative Technology Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market technology firm in Oldham is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and develop production teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in lean manufacturing. The position includes competitive benefits such as flexible working hours, enhanced leave, and healthcare insurance. Join a company recognized for innovation and employee support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

32 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Healthcare Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellbeing support

Educational Sponsorship

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Production or Manufacturing Manager, ideally in an electro-mechanical product environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, offshore manufacturing exposure and automated production processes would be advantageous.
• Strong skills in people management, performance evaluation, organisation and team motivation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead production teams, managing schedules and resources to meet business goals.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean manufacturing methodologies to improve processes.
• Collate and report on KPIs, ensuring all products are tested and packed to quality standards.

Skills

Production management experience

Lean manufacturing methodologies

People management

Clear communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Manager, who is looking to work in a fast‑paced, global, market‑leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join our talented team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

Production Manager role overview

You will be responsible for leading our production team and collaborating with other department heads to meet strategic business goals, focusing on guiding and developing your direct reports and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Your Responsibilities as a Production Manager

• Oversee and lead production teams, managing schedules and resources to meet business goals
• Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean manufacturing methodologies to improve processes, reduce costs and maintain high standards
• Collate and report on KPIs, ensuring all products are tested and packed to quality standards and that the site facilities are well‑maintained
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including output, efficiency, downtime and waste reduction
• Ensure devices are thoroughly tested, packed and dispatch‑ready while maintaining adherence to company policies, industry regulations and safety requirements
• Work with other departments and overseas operations to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement
• Manage budgets, forecast production needs and control operational costs
• Train, mentor and evaluate team performance to build a high‑performing team

Your Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience as a Production or Manufacturing Manager, ideally within an electro‑mechanical product environment
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, offshore manufacturing exposure and automated production processes would be advantageous
• Strong skills in people management, performance evaluation, organisation and team motivation
• Clear communication and influencing skills to drive collaboration across all departments
• A flexible nature with the ability to plan on a long‑term basis, whilst making contingency allowances and solving production and dispatch issues

Your Package & Perks

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday, (including public holidays)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
• Wellbeing support
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Educational Sponsorship
• Electric Car Scheme
• Free secure parking
• Onsite electric car charging points
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Informal dress code
• Really good coffee

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state‑of‑the‑art R&D hub.

From self‑service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry‑leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are proud to be a supportive employer, recognised with the Investors in People (IIP) Silver Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to valuing, developing and empowering our team.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re an experienced Production Manager and want to join our award‑winning team working on the latest cutting‑edge technology, we want to hear from you.