Production Manager
Preston
Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 | Friday 07:30 - 15:30
Early Finish Every Friday
Why Join PAR Group?
At PAR Group, we're investing in our people and our future. As part of a growing, FTSE100-backed business, you'll benefit from excellent working hours, generous holidays, and opportunities to develop your manufacturing skills within a supportive team environment.
What You'll Get
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Early finish every Friday
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Stable employment with a growing, FTSE100-backed business
About the Role
We're looking for a motivated and reliable Production Manager to join our manufacturing team in Preston.
This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for managing the production of customer orders safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll oversee production operatives operating machinery, carrying out quality inspections, reading technical drawings and supporting plastic welding and forming activities.
This position would suit candidates with experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Factory Manager, Machine Manager, Assembly Manager or Technician Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and set up production machinery
- Complete daily machine start-up and Health & Safety checks using S2B tablets
- Manufacture products in line with work orders and production schedules
- Read and interpret technical drawings accurately
- Carry out plastic welding and forming activities to specification
- Perform quality inspections using measuring equipment
- Complete first-off, in-process and final inspections
- Use hand tools and undertake assembly and sub-assembly tasks
- Report machinery faults, equipment issues and production concerns promptly
- Maintain clean, organised and safe working areas
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures and ISO quality standards
- Support waste recycling and environmental initiatives
- Work effectively to production targets and deadlines
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
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Previous experience within a management production role or similar
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Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
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Experience operating machinery and supervising others do this
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Experience reading technical drawings
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Good numerical and IT skills
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Excellent Health & Safety awareness
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Ability to follow instructions and technical specifications
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Strong time management and organisational skills
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Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable Skills & Experience
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Plastic welding experience
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FLT Counterbalance Licence
Don't worry if you don't meet every desirable requirement. We welcome applicants who are eager to learn and develop new skills.
About You
You'll be someone who:
Takes pride in producing high-quality work
Is proactive and enjoys solving problems
Works well both independently and as part of a team
Can remain focused in a busy manufacturing environment
Is comfortable standing and moving around throughout the working day
Understands the importance of workplace safety
If you're looking for a stable manufacturing role with excellent benefits, an early Friday finish, and the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join PAR Group as a Production Manager in Preston.
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