Production Manager

Posted on 16/03/2026

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About The Role
Role: Production Manager

Location: South Kirkby, WF9 3FD
Salary: £38,646.00
Hours a week: 45 hours
Days of work: Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent

Restore Datashred is one of the UK’s leading confidential shredding and secure data destruction providers. We help organisations protect their sensitive information through safe, compliant and efficient shredding services. With modern facilities and a strong safety culture, we offer a fast‑paced environment where people can grow and make an impact.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead shredding, baling and material‑handling operations at our South Kirkby depot. Reporting to the Depot Manager, you’ll be responsible for production output, plant performance, labour efficiency and high standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead daily production operations to meet tonnage and efficiency targets

Manage plant and equipment, ensuring safe use and minimal downtime

Drive continuous improvement in workflow and productivity

Maintain Health & Safety, Information Security and Quality standards

Lead and develop Supervisors and production teams

Monitor labour costs, consumables and cost‑per‑tonne

Produce operational reports and track KPIs

What We’re Looking For:

Experience managing production or processing operations

Strong leadership of Supervisors and operational teams

Solid Health & Safety knowledge

Experience with plant and machinery

Strong planning, organisation and communication skills

Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely, FLT certification

Some of our benefits include:

Annual Leave – 23 days + bank holidays

Life Assurance – 2x basic annual salary

Bereavement Counselling – Support during difficult times

Free Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential counselling via Health Assured

Eye Care Support – Free eye tests and up to £70 towards glasses for DSE users and drivers (includes retinal photography for drivers over 40)

Access to Stream - Stream is a financial wellbeing app that allows you to track your earnings in real time and access a percentage of your pay as soon as you’ve earned it. You can also save directly from your wages, set financial goals, and get money management tips, all designed to help you budget better and reduce financial pressure between paydays.
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We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so.