An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a respected and long-standing manufacturing business in Leicester. The role requires a hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong, proven background in sheet metal fabrication processes and the ability to drive performance across a complex production environment.
This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing a busy production operation of approximately 40+ employees, ensuring output targets are achieved whilst maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, health & safety and team performance.
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, managing supervisors and team leaders across multiple production departments.
The Role
As Production Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Leading and managing the day-to-day production operation
* Managing and developing supervisors, team leaders and shop floor personnel
* Driving productivity, efficiency and operational performance improvements
* Ensuring production schedules and customer delivery commitments are achieved
* Monitoring labour utilisation and production capacity
* Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping
* Managing attendance, conduct, performance and disciplinary matters where required
* Working closely with planning, projects and senior management to establish production priorities
* Ensuring production systems and operational processes are followed consistently
* Identifying opportunities to improve workflow, output and operational efficiency
* Supporting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence
The Candidate
We are seeking an experienced manufacturing leader who can demonstrate:
* 5yrs + background in sheet metal and fabrication
* Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership position
* Experience managing supervisors and sizable production teams
* Strong people management and leadership skills
* A proven track record of improving productivity, efficiency and operational performance
* Experience managing production planning, resource allocation and workflow
* Understanding of ERP/MRP or manufacturing management systems
* Strong knowledge of health & safety within a manufacturing environment
* The ability to balance operational priorities whilst maintaining quality and delivery performance
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
* Performance-related bonus
* Stable, long-established manufacturing business
* Opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance
If you are an experienced Production Manager within manufacturing looking for a leadership role within a growing and well-established manufacturing business, we would welcome your application.
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