Production manager Work, Jobs in Chester, Eng (with Salaries)

Group Production Manager
Rhino Products Ltd —Ellesmere Port
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Sick pay
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2d
Production Manager
Triumph Group, Inc. —Deeside
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Assembly
6d
Senior Production Manager (Machynlleth)
CAF Rail UK —Chester
- £70,000 a year
- Management
- Travel
- Annual leave
5h
Production Manager
Beckers Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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1d
Production Manager
Northwood —Ellesmere Port
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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14d
Site Manager
Scott Pallets —Ellesmere Port
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Production Team Leader
Ipsen Biopharm Ltd —Wrexham
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Project management
6d
Quality Manager
Chroma Engineering —Skelmersdale
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
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8d
QA Manager - Projects and NPI Support
Bespak —Holmes Chapel
- £55,000 a year
- Leadership
- Free parking
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Senior Industrial Automation Manager
Avenaco Automation UK Ltd. —Liverpool
- £70,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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2d
Production Shift Leader
PPG —Borough of Halton
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Site Head & VP Manufacturing
CSL Seqirus —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
7d
Warehouse Operative Team Leader (m/f/d)
Honeywell —Ellesmere Port
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse experience
- IT
Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner Operations & Quality
CSL Seqirus —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Director of Quality and Impact
Community Integrated Care —Widnes
- £85,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
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2d
FMCG Warehouse Team Leader
Northwood —Ellesmere Port
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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8d
Quality Assurance Leader
J Pao & Company Ltd —Knutsford
- £33,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
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Group Health and Safety Manager
Home Bargains —Liverpool
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Annual leave
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Chemical Plants Manager
Kronospan —Wrexham
- Full-time
- Engineering
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Operations Manager - Manufacturing
Bespak —Holmes Chapel
- £75,000 a year
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Group Production Manager

Rhino Products Ltd -
Ellesmere Port

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Job details

Full-time
£55,000 - £60,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Company car
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Management
ERP systems
MRP
Change management
Continuous improvement
Root cause analysis
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Rhino Products Group is Europe’s leading manufacturer of roof racks, steps, and accessories for commercial vehicles.

we are seeking a strong, experienced Group Production Manager to join our Ellesmere Port site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is confident leading people, driving performance, and challenging processes to achieve results.

Job Role

To provide strong, visible leadership across the Ellesmere Port, Deeside and Nantwich production operations, taking full accountability for performance, standards, and delivery. The role will drive a high-performance culture, ensuring production, quality, safety, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved and exceeded.

The Group Production Manager will set clear expectations, hold teams to account, and ensure both internal and external customer requirements are met with professionalism, urgency, and consistency. This role requires a decisive leader who can challenge, influence, and control outcomes across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership & Performance

Take full ownership of production performance across both sites, ensuring delivery against all KPI targets including safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
Drive a disciplined, results-focused culture with clear accountability at all levels.
Ensure production plans are executed effectively, resolving issues quickly and decisively to protect customer delivery.
Monitor and control labour, resource, and operational costs in line with business targets.

People Management & Leadership

Lead, manage, and develop Team Leaders, and wider production teams across both sites.
Set clear performance expectations and address underperformance robustly and consistently.
Coach, mentor, and develop leadership capability within the team to build strength and succession.
Own and drive the appraisal process, linking performance to behaviours and business outcomes.
Manage discipline, grievance, and attendance issues in partnership with HR, ensuring timely and professional resolution.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Act as the key operational interface for internal and external customers, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and consistently delivered.
Maintain professional, credible relationships with customers, responding proactively to issues and driving resolution.
Ensure production operations are aligned to customer requirements, quality expectations, and service levels.

Continuous Improvement & Change Management

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
Use data, KPIs, and root cause analysis to identify issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Drive and embed a culture of standardisation, 5S, and waste reduction across both sites.
Work closely with Production Engineering and other departments to implement process improvements and new product introductions effectively.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Champion a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring full compliance with legal and company standards at all times.
Ensure all production activities meet quality standards, including ISO requirements, and deliver right-first-time performance.
Hold teams accountable for adherence to procedures, standards, and best practices.

Logistics & Operations Control

Ensure Goods-In, Production, and Despatch functions operate effectively and maintain accurate stock control at all times.
Drive operational discipline and process adherence to ensure smooth material flow and delivery performance.

Business Growth & Strategy

Support operational expansion, capacity planning, and strategic initiatives across both sites.
Contribute to senior leadership discussions, providing clear reporting and insight into production performance.

General Responsibilities

Provide clear, structured reporting on performance and issues to senior management.
Take ownership of ad hoc projects and responsibilities in line with the needs of the business.

Experience

Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in a senior production/operations role within manufacturing.
Proven experience managing multi-site operations or large-scale production environments.
Strong track record of delivering and sustaining KPI improvements.
Experience of ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrable experience in leading change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Relevant manufacturing or engineering qualification (preferred but not essential).
Lean / Six Sigma qualification (desirable).

Key Competencies / Skills / Attributes

Strong leadership style with the confidence to challenge and hold teams accountable.
Highly organised and capable of operating in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to influence at all levels and manage both internal and external relationships effectively.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
Resilient, driven, and results-oriented with a clear focus on performance.
Competent in Health & Safety leadership and compliance.
Skilled in change management, coaching, and team development.

Benefits:

Monday to Friday - days based role

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)

26 annual holidays per annum + bank holidays

Pension

Company sick pay (after qualifying period)

Company vehicle

Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ellesmere Port CH65: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (required)

Work Location: In person

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