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Production Leader - | Kendal | £40,000 + Bonus
MRD Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading business services provider to recruit a Production Leader. This is a permanent, site-based role located in Kendal, reporting directly to the Operations Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and people-focused leader to join a forward-thinking organisation at the heart of the hospitality and business sector. The role is ideal for someone passionate about leading teams, driving performance, and delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily production operations, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery to hospitality clients.
- Drive a lean culture, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and service levels.
- Collaborate closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team to achieve business objectives.
- Manage and engage production teams, focusing on coaching, development, and performance improvement.
- Oversee compliance with Health & Safety, hygiene standards, and ISO procedures.
- Monitor and improve key KPIs, including On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery and quality metrics.
- Support resource planning to meet seasonal peaks and urgent customer demands.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven leadership experience in production, operations, or hospitality services.
- Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams.
- Comfortable working with KPIs, performance metrics, and operational targets.
- Excellent communicator and decision-maker with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach.
- Knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks is highly desirable.
- IOSH qualification would be beneficial but not essential.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary up to £40,000 + bonus
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company pension -
- Private medical, life assurance, and employee assistance programme
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to lead a key site within a well-established, growing organisation
- Be part of a business supporting some of the UK's biggest hospitality brands
