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Interim Production Manager

Michael Page · Rotherham, United Kingdom · Senior

  • Rotherham, United Kingdom

Indexed (8 Jul 2026) · refreshed constantly

Start
flexible
Contract
Freelance / B2B
Seniority
Senior
Reference
JN-072026-7057980

Job description

Project overview

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established medium-sized organisation in the industrial manufacturing sector, based in Rotherham.

Job Description

The Interim Production Manager will be responsible for/to:

The Successful Applicant

The successful Interim Production Manager should be/have:

What's on Offer

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role as an Interim Production Manager, we encourage you to apply today.

  • Exciting opportunity to join an industrial manufacturer in Rotherham.
  • Production Manager role for 3-6 months initially.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental policies, including incident reporting and corrective actions.
  • Take full responsibility for production processes, continuously improving productivity, yields, and minimizing losses.
  • Ensure all operatives are fully trained and competent, achieving optimal yields.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs for process improvements.
  • Manage operating budgets and provide strategic CAPEX plans for future improvements.
  • Precisely manage and account for product stocks.
  • Perform HR duties such as appraisals and return-to-work interviews.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering to optimize equipment uptime.
  • Experience in manufacturing operations, ideally with a focus on heavy manufacturing.
  • Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is highly desirable.
  • Experience in manufacturing at a management or supervisory level.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing, health & safety, and environmental procedures (minimum IOSH qualified).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Good IT skills and financial awareness.
  • Forward-thinking, "can do" attitude with a track record of delivering exceptional results.
  • Available to start a role on short notice.
  • Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 p/a depending on experience.
  • Initial fixed term contract of 3-6 months.
  • Based on site in Rotherham.

Project details

  • Start: flexible
  • Location: Rotherham, GB

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