Interim Production Manager
Posted 3 days ago by 1760167954
£48 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
West Yorkshire
Summary: The Interim Production Manager role in West Yorkshire involves providing hands-on leadership in a busy manufacturing environment for a leading industrial capital equipment manufacturer. This 5-month contract position requires managing a team of over 50 personnel and ensuring efficient production operations. The role is immediately available with the potential for extension and is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of 50+ shop floor personnel
- Allocate work efficiently and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Maintain proactive production planning in coordination with shift supervisors
- Communicate effectively across departments to chase work and maintain steady workflow
- Ensure processes are followed and productivity targets are achieved
- Drive accountability and performance through clear leadership and delegation
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, medium sheet metal, or similar)
- Proven track record managing teams in a fast-paced production environment
- Solid engineering background with process awareness
- Confident communicator capable of motivating and directing internal labour
- Competent user of MRP systems and spreadsheets
Salary (Rate): £48 per hour
City: West Yorkshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Manufacturing
Interim Production Manager
West Yorkshire
5-month contract
£47.50p/h (Outside IR35)
Capital Equipment / Manufacturing / Production Management
My client is a leading manufacturer of industrial capital equipment, seeking an experienced Interim Production Manager to provide hands-on leadership across their busy shop floor operation. This is an immediate requirement with strong potential for extension.
For the position of Interim Production Manager, you will be required to undertake the following daily duties:
• Lead and manage a team of 50+ shop floor personnel
• Allocate work efficiently and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Maintain proactive production planning in coordination with shift supervisors
• Communicate effectively across departments to chase work and maintain steady workflow
• Ensure processes are followed and productivity targets are achieved
• Drive accountability and performance through clear leadership and delegation
The successful Interim Production Manager will need to demonstrate the following attributes:
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, medium sheet metal, or similar)
• Proven track record managing teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Solid engineering background with process awareness
• Confident communicator capable of motivating and directing internal labour
• Competent user of MRP systems and spreadsheets
The benefits of this position:
• Hands-on, high-impact leadership role
• Outside IR35 – Limited Company suitable
• Immediate start
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation