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Production Manager / Director

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As Production Manager/Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the manufacturing organisation, ensuring world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost. You will lead a large multidisciplinary team while creating a culture built on accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Added 29/07/2026

  • International Manufacturing Company
  • Lead Transformation. Build High-Performing Teams. Deliver Operational Excellence

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international manufacturing organisation with a strong footprint and an ambitious growth agenda. As part of its continued investment in operational excellence, we are seeking an experienced Production Manager / Director who combines exceptional leadership capabilities with deep manufacturing expertise and a passion for developing people.

Job Description

  • Recruit, coach, mentor and develop future leaders, building strong succession plans across the organisation.
  • Provide inspirational leadership to production managers and operational teams, creating a high-performance culture based on trust, ownership and accountability.
  • Establish clear performance expectations through robust KPI management and disciplined execution.
  • Drive operational excellence by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Optimise manufacturing performance through process parameterisation, data-driven decision making and production standardisation.
  • Deliver improvements in productivity, OEE, quality, cost efficiency, waste reduction and customer service.
  • Lead complex business transformation programmes, including organisational change, process redesign, automation and digital manufacturing initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance.
  • Build strong relationships with international stakeholders and contribute to the global manufacturing strategy.

The Successful Applicant

You are an authentic leader who naturally inspires others while maintaining high expectations and delivering measurable business results.

You bring:

  • Significant leadership experience within complex manufacturing environments.
  • Proven success in managing large production organisations through people, not hierarchy.
  • Outstanding people leadership, coaching and talent development capabilities.
  • Strong experience managing manufacturing performance through KPIs, operational discipline and effective execution.
  • Excellent understanding of production process optimisation and manufacturing parameterisation.
  • Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies, including Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, TPM, SMED, 5S, Visual Management and Value Stream Mapping.
  • Experience leading business transformation, operational turnaround or greenfield manufacturing projects.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across international organisations.
  • Fluency in English, enabling effective collaboration within a global environment.



What's on Offer

The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including a company car.

Contact
Konrad Michalek
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7073107

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production / Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Łódź
Typ umowy
Permanent
Consultant name
Konrad Michalek
Job Reference
JN-072026-7073107