Overview
Production Manager role based in the West Midlands. £40,000 - £50,000 per annum + yearly profit-based bonus.
The Company
Our client is a family owned FMCG business now in its 3rd generation of ownership. Processing 180,000 litres per week, they have doubled their throughput in the last 5 years. With an overall headcount of 50 people and ongoing investments in the production line, they’re set to double capacity by 2026. The owners are investing heavily to improve equipment, processes and staff development, offering training and progression opportunities.
The Role
The Production Manager will oversee two production lines operating on 6-2 and 2-10 shifts, with a total headcount of 20+. The role is responsible for the success of the production team, working closely with engineering, technical and stock control to ensure production targets are met. Responsibilities include:
* Mentor a team of 4 team leaders, assess skills gaps and develop them to support robust succession planning
* Oversee daily production and use root cause analysis to drive proactive issue resolution
* Collaborate cross-departmentally with engineering, lab, technical, stock control and processing teams to maintain efficient communication
* Implement processes and SOPs for production and identify areas to reduce downtime
The Candidate
To be successful in your application you will:
* Have demonstrable experience managing a team in production
* Be autonomous and able to drive production improvements
* Show adaptability and confidence in leadership within a fast-paced environment
* Experience assessing and developing employee skills gaps
Benefits
For this Production Manager role, benefits include:
* Yearly bonus based on profit
* Christmas shutdown
* Day shift only
* 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
If you’re interested please apply online, or contact Lauren Woolley at ATA Search via lauren.woolley@ata-search.co.uk or 07773 207 097.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing and Production
Industries
* Manufacturing
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