The OpportunityA well-established UK manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to lead its manufacturing operation in Staffordshire.This is a key site-based leadership role with responsibility for day-to-day production performance, people leadership, safety, quality and continuous improvement. You will be joining an established operation with a strong technical focus and a clear commitment to developing its people and processes.The successful candidate will be a visible, hands-on leader who can balance operational delivery with longer-term improvement, while building an engaged and accountable production team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet customer requirementsManage, coach and develop production supervisors and shopfloor teamsMaintain high standards of health, safety and operational complianceDrive continuous improvement, including lean principles, OEE and waste reductionMonitor and improve key production measures including output, quality, downtime and efficiencyManage production budgets and identify opportunities to improve cost performanceWork closely with colleagues across quality, planning, maintenance, commercial and supply chain functionsSupport recruitment, training, development and succession planning within the production teamAbout YouProven experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar leadership positionStrong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate ..... full job details .....