JOB- Production Manager
LOCATION- Canterbury
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £55,000-£60,000 plus other benefits
My client is looking for a Production Manager to join their business on a permanent basis in the Canterbury area. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing.
The Production Manager will ideally have the following attributes:
* Degree level qualified beneficial, Ideally Mechanical background or work based experience
* Knowledge of MRP scheduling systems
* Forward thinking perspective
* Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
* Good understanding of manufacturing processes
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Proven successful leader
The Production Manager role will involve:
1. Assist in implementation of road map and daily and weekly metrics aligned with customer demand which supports operational strategy in conjunction with site manager
2. Manage staff attendance & holiday entitlement
3. Participate in daily production meetings to keep up to date with business needs
4. Raise any i...