Production Manager

About The Role :

At AO Recycling, we're committed to extracting maximum value from the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) disposed of by UK households. Like the wider AO Group, we're an exciting and enthusiastic company to work for. This role is based at our Telford site in Shropshire – the most advanced fridge recycling facility in the UK, using state-of-the-art technology for efficient processing.

We're growing fast, offering opportunities to innovate and develop. If you're a hands-on, energetic, and forward-thinking professional, this is the place for you. Being part of AO Group means we benefit from strong backing and long-term stability – and we're proud to be profitable while making a positive impact on the environment.

As a Production Manager, you'll focus your team – including Shift Coordinators, Supervisors, and Operatives – on delivering and exceeding key KPIs. You'll provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and mentoring to help develop future leaders, retain talent, and deliver performance aligned to our budget and goals.

You'll promote top-tier performance, quality, and safety, while maintaining environmental compliance and team wellbeing. With the fast-changing retail sector, your approach must ensure agility and capability in meeting fluctuating volumes. You'll work closely with all departments (transport, offload, SHEQ, HR) to meet and exceed departmental targets and s...