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Production ManagerWest Yorkshire£45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Elevation Recruitment Group are proudly partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in the West Yorkshire region to recruit a Production Manager. This is a superb opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking people leader to join a company with a fantastic reputation for producing high-quality, reliable products. The business has seen steady growth and is continuing to invest in its people, processes, and production capability. As Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the day-to-day operations across a busy manufacturing facility. You’ll take ownership of production lines, lead a team of skilled operators, and work closely with the senior management team to deliver continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and a positive team culture. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role — someone who can engage, motivate, and develop people while ensuring targets, standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. Key Responsibilities of Production Manager: Lead and develop a team of operators, ensuring high performance, engagement, and accountability across shiftsOversee all production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targetsDrive a culture of continuous improvement, embedding Lean principles and best practice manufacturing techniquesMonitor and report on KPIs such as OEE, efficiency, waste, and downtime, using data to identify areas for improvementCollaborate with engineering, quality, and planning teams to optimise production performance and minimise bottlenecksChampion health & safety and compliance, maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environmentLead and support change management initiatives, including process automation and digitalisation projects We're looki