Production Manager

  • Pioneer Selection Ltd
  • Reading, Oxfordshire
  • May 05, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Job Title Production Manager
Location Reading
Salary £55,000 - £58,000 + 15% Bonus
Shift Days M-F

Job Role of the Production Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production/Operations Manager to join a fast-paced, high-volume industrial manufacturing site. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for site Production department, KPIs, management of recruitment and compliance etc

You will drive efficiency, quality, and output while leading the Production department.

Sector Manufacturing / Processing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Production Manager

Proven experience in a operations or production or Operational management role within a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.

Leadership Experience

Requirements for the Production Manager
  • Experience managing large teams
  • Strong understanding of production efficiency, output, and quality management
  • Strong knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance within an industrial setting
  • Experience leading internal and external audits
  • Strong people management and disciplinary experience
Desirable Requirements for the Production Manager
  • Experience within high-volume processing or continuous operation environments
  • Knowledge of ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 9001
  • Engineering Knowledge
The Production Manager will benefit from:
  • Employment with a stable and well-established organisation
  • Senior leadership role with high levels of autonomy
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to progress into Further Senior Roles

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Waheed Anjum at Pioneer Selection

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