JB439: Production Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Manager on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities for the Production Manager:
* Oversee the daily workflow, ensuring production schedules and targets are met.
* Ensure full compliance with shop floor policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
* Manage materials control, ensuring availability of resources for uninterrupted production.
* Implement and monitor 5S principles to maintain a clean and efficient workplace.
* Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
* Identify potential challenges before they occur and take proactive steps to mitigate risks.
* Oversee all aspects of people leadership, including recruitment, performance reviews, training, development ensuring a motivated and high-performing workforce across the site. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching to team members to enhance their skills and productivity.
* Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
* Ensure accurate logging of production hours and attendance.
* Participate in meetings to discuss progress, KPIs, and business improvement opportunities.
Skills and Qualifications for the Production Manager:
* Previous experience as a Production Manager is required and you have a passion for continuous improvement, with experience in lean manufacturing and a focus on efficiency and quality.
* Communication is at the heart of this role. You need to love being a main point of contact for many customers, employees, and liaising with departments across the business.
* A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and can draw on these when life presents challenges.
* You thrive in a leadership role where you can drive performance and foster team development to achieve operational excellence.
* You enjoy taking on challenges, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading teams through change to become established.
* To ensure personal and team success, being motivated is key.
* Time management is essential to ensure efficiencies and keeping to deadlines.
Benefits for the Production Manager:
* 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
* A day off for your Birthday.
* Auto-enrolment pension.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.
* Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
* Training opportunities
* Branded uniform.
* Death in service benefit.
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