The Production Manager will play a key role in developing and executing the strategy for this growing manufacturing business. A 'can-do' attitude, the ability to think outside the box, and not being afraid to roll your sleeves up are all key characteristics that will be important in this role.
Client Details
My client is a growing UK business who have just built a new site near Rotherham. They are looking to bring an innovative product to an expanding market and are seeking to recruit a Production Manager to help strengthen their existing leadership team. This appointment will be pivotal in developing and executing the manufacturing strategy, and so a 'can-do' attitude, the ability to think outside the box, and not being afraid to roll your sleeves up are all key characteristics that will play an important part in this role.
Description
Train, coach and develop the existing members of the Production team
Expand this team as demand and outputs grow
Be autonomously responsible for delivering across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Develop manufacturing processes that will capitalise on product yield
Collaborate with other department leaders to ensure efficiency and productivity are optimised at all times
Develop and implement the manufacturing strategy including a focus on
Key performance indicators - KPIs
Standard operating procedures - SOPs
Production department & team structures
Profile
The successful Production Manager will have:
Proven experience as a Production/Manufacturing Manager with time-served in a similar role. Suitable candidates may currently be in Shift/Team Leader roles as well as Management positions
Ability to create procedures and processes in a new site environment where no such SOPs currently exist
A solution-orientated mindset and the ability to work autonomously
Hands-on approach whilst also being able to direct the wider manufacturing strategy
Experience in high-volume, low-medium complexity, continuous manufacturing
Any experience with setting up a production function in a new site build, factory relocation or process improvement would be advantageous
Job Offer
Salary of £55-65k, depending on experience
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Chance to grow as the company expandsIf you are a passionate leader with a background in production and manufacturing then please do apply