Process Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£55,000 – £60,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£55,000
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.0×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Michael Page is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2125 (Production and process engineers) or SOC 3116 (Planning, process and production technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 Clears | £44,000 Clears | £49,500 Clears | £55,000 Clears |
2125 Production and process engineers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £36,000 Clears | £40,500 Clears | £45,000 Clears |
3116 Planning, process and production technicians Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
An exciting opportunity for a high-potential manufacturing or processing professional ready to take the next step into a Process Manager position
Client Details
Our client is a successful and growing industrial engineering-led processing organisation based in Nottinghamshire. They are recognised for their commitment to operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and investment in people.
The business is seeking an ambitious individual who is looking to build a long-term career within operations leadership. They offer a supportive environment where emerging leaders are given the opportunity to develop their skills, take ownership, and progress into more senior management roles over time.
Description
As Process Manager, you will support the day-to-day operation of a large-scale processing facility, ensuring production targets, improvement opportunity and safety standards are consistently achieved.
Working closely with the site leadership team, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting frontline teams, and helping to create a positive, high-performing culture across the operation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the safe and efficient running of production operations.
- Monitoring production, quality, and efficiencies.
- Driving continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, reliability, safety, and quality.
- Working closely with maintenance and engineering teams to maximise plant performance.
- Assisting with workforce planning, resource allocation, and employee development.
- Analysing operational data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting the development of operational procedures and best practice standards.
- Contributing to a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Profile
We're looking for an ambitious and driven individual who has developed a strong foundation within a manufacturing, processing, recycling, aggregates or similar industrial environment and is now ready to take the next step in their career.
The successful Process Manager will demonstrate:
- A strong grounding within a relevant manufacturing or materials processing environment.
- A technical mindset with the ability to quickly understand plant, equipment, and production processes.
- Strong emotional intelligence and excellent people skills.
- Experience supporting, supervising, mentoring, or leading operational teams.
- A genuine desire to build a long-term career in operations leadership.
- Proven continuous improvement knowledge with demonstrable examples of delivering operational improvements.
- A data-driven approach to problem solving and performance management.
- Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practice.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The energy, ambition, and potential to grow within the role and progress into more senior leadership positions over time.
Desirable qualifications and experience include:
- A technical / engineering qualification or relevant experience.
- ILM, NVQ, or other supervisory/management qualifications.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working within ISO-accredited environments.
- Exposure to large-scale processing equipment or automated production facilities.
Job Offer
- £55-60k salary
- Days based
- Opportunity to build a career in operational leadership
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Michael Page, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sample- Offer £55,000–60,000
- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£41,236–82,680), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Michael Page holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.