Job Description

Production Manager

  • Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum
  • REF Number: v-155591
  • Consultant: Emily Mills
  • Contact: 01246 457720
  • Date Published: 30.09.2025
  • Industry: Chemical
  • Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Clinical Operations/Development, Board & Leadership

CK Group are recruiting for a Production Manager to join a chemical company at their site based in Alfreton, on a permanent basis.

This is a demanding role requiring a proven track record in leadership, planning, and production management within a manufacturing, chemical, or FMCG environment.

The salary for this role is £45-50K pa and the role is Monday- Friday on site.

The Company:

Our client is one of the country's leading suppliers and manufacturers of solvent and water based products.

Location:

This role is located in Alfreton.

Your main duties will be:

  • Take overall responsibility for the daily running of the production department.
  • Act as the “go-to” troubleshooter, resolving day-to-day production issues quickly and effectively.
  • Develop, monitor, and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet order deadlines and customer demand.
  • Balance workload against raw material availability, staffing levels, and machinery capacity.
Your Background:

  • Proven leadership experience in chemical, FMCG, or manufacturing production.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at management level.
  • Excellent communication and people management skills.
Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 155591 in all correspondence.

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