Senior Production Manager

Zenoot Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Rotherham is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee all production activities at their Sheffield site. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background and demonstrate effective people management skills. Responsibilities include managing production, driving continuous improvement, and achieving key performance indicators. The salary ranges from £55,000 to £60,000 with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing background and good understanding of operational and people management.
• Detail oriented and innovative approach to problem solving.
• A background in industrial or heavy industry would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing of products, on time and in full to the required standards.
• Promote and support continuous improvements and company best practices.
• Develop and improve key metrics such as OEE, safety, quality, OTD, and profitability.

Skills

Strong coaching and development skills

Proven experience of implementing and improving KPIs

Hands-on approach

Ability to think fast under pressure

Detail oriented

Job description

Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits
Application date: 1st Oct 2025

About Our Client

Our client is a highly successful Rotherham based manufacturer who are looking for an additional Senior Production Manager to join their Sheffield site. With an exceptional range of products supplied to a large customer base, this business is looking for an ambitious, driven and detail focussed Manufacturing/ Production Operations Manager to help further company growth and development.

Job Description

Reporting directly into the Site Manager, and managing a team of Shift Managers, Team Leaders and Operatives, the Manufacturing / Production Manager will be responsible for directing and managing all production activities across the facility, including manufacturing, engineering, HSEQ and delivery. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing manufacturing of products, on time, in full to the required standards
• Promoting and supporting continuous improvements and company best practice
• Acting as a member of the leadership team, developing the people within their team to excel and reach their potential
• Developing and improving key metrics such as OEE, safety, quality, OTD and profitability through successful review of data
• Positively driving behaviours to ensure employee engagement
• Driving initiatives to deliver manufacturing excellence across systems, procedures, policies and standards

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and a good understanding of operational and people management.

You will also possess:

• Strong coaching and development skills with a passion for personal growth
• Proven experience of implementing and improving KPIs, through a data driven mindset Hands on approach and willingness to get stuck in on the shopfloor
• Ability to think fast under pressure, remain resilient and make key decisions
• Detail orientated and an innovative approach to problem solving
• A background in industrial or heavy industry would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

£55,000 – £60,000

Competitive wider benefits package

Progression opportunities in the wider business