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
