Production ManagerBased in Thetford, NorfolkHours: 39.5 hours per week; 8:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:00 to 16:00 FridaySalary: £40,000 per annum + Bonus Are you currently working as a Supervisor or Team Leader and looking for the next step up?Do you have previous experience supervising people?Do you have experience of working in a manufacturing environment? Our client, a long established manufacturer based in Thetford are looking for a Production Manager to join their team. The three key areas for this role are; Production Management, People Management and New Product Development. Within these areas duties will include: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
* Planning of production to ensure dispatch deadlines are met
* Managing sales orders against stock levels and production targets
* Maintaining quality standards throughout the production process
* Managing budgets and production costs
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
* Managing staffing numbers including permanent and agency staff
* Overseeing employee training and development
* Ensure staff are working to required health and safety standards
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
1. Working collaboratively with wider management on NPD projects
2. Taking responsibility for the production process of new products, providing input and d...