Position: Production Manager
Location: Blackpool, England, North West
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £50,000 dependent on experience
Responsibilities
* Management of three production facilities, ensuring seamless coordination, resource allocation, and operational efficiency across all sites.
* Production planning, scheduling, and execution to meet targets for output, quality, and delivery timelines.
* Developing direct reports and indirect production staff, including recruitment, training, performance management, and fostering a positive work culture.
* Implement and monitor health & safety and environmental standards to maintain compliance with regulations and promote a safe workplace.
* Optimise manufacturing processes through continuous improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing or 5S methodologies.
* Monitor and control budgets, inventory, and supply chain activities to minimise costs and waste while maximising productivity.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues and introduce new products.
* Analyse production data and KPIs to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and report on performance to senior management.
* Ensure adherence to quality control standards and customer‑specific requirements in a multi‑discipline manufacturing setting.
* Drive innovation in production techniques to support scalability and adaptability in diverse manufacturing disciplines, including assembly, fabrication, and component manufacture.
Company Overview
Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with 40 years of experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. The role is for a market‑leading company based in Blackpool, known for retaining staff and fostering a supportive work environment.
Benefits & Working Hours
4‑day week (36 hours), Monday to Thursday. Salary approximately £50K dependent on experience.
How to Apply
Apply online via the job reference 972297.
Contact
Martin Pierce
Tel: 01253 446920
Email: martin.pierce@kinetic-skilled.co.uk
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