The Interim Production Manager role is a challenging position which will involve taking responsibility for all aspects of production including managing, motivating and developing a team of up to 50 staff involved in the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished product. Focusing on Safety, Quality cost and delivery.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established Yorkshire based organisation within the industrial/manufacturing sector, recognised for its commitment to producing high-quality products and maintaining operational excellence.

Description

The interim Production Manager will be responsible for/to:

• Take full accountability for day-to-day production operations, ensuring output, quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams (c50, 4 direct reports), including supervisors and operators, to create a positive, performance-driven culture
• Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer demand while maximising efficiency and utilisation of labour and equipment
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements, embedding a strong safety culture across all shifts
• Monitor and analyse production KPIs, identifying issues, trends, and improvement opportunities, and implementing effective corrective actions
• Work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and support preventative maintenance programmes
• Collaborate with planning, supply chain, and procurement teams to ensure materials availability and smooth production flow
• Own production quality standards, working with quality teams to resolve non-conformances and prevent repeat issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process optimisation, and cost-saving projects
• Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, training, and skills development to meet current and future business requirements
• Support new product introductions, trials, and process changes, ensuring a smooth transition from development into production
• Prepare and present clear production reports, performance updates, and improvement plans to senior management

Profile

A successful Interim Production Manager should have:

• Results orientated with a real desire to improve performance through a proactive and positive approach to management.
• Ambitious with a competitive edge and the capacity to bring the team along through a natural ability to inspire.
• Degree Qualified in Engineering / Operations / Business
• Proven experience of managing teams, ideally in a world class manufacturing environment.
• Experience of implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices is essential.
• Experience of utilising six sigma techniques
• Track record of seeking and finding efficiency and cost improvements.
• Experience of using OEE for measurement and the basis of improvement.
• Bottom-line focus and the ability to communicate the importance of cost to the team is an important aspect of this role.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively including staffing contingency planning, succession management and training
• Conduct annual appraisals
• Excellent professional communication skills both written and verbal
• Manage waste, downtime, and performance data, ensuring accurate reporting across OEE, efficiency, product weights, and labour usage to support better decisions and performance insights.
• Available to start a new role immediately or on short notice

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between £45,000 and £60,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to contribute to a well-respected company in the industrial/manufacturing industry.
• Fixed-term contract for six months initially with an immediate start
• Potential for professional growth in the engineering and manufacturing department.

If you are an experienced Interim Production Manager looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.