Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which is committed to innovation, sustainability and British engineering. Established for 50 years and having recently won a major national award for its latest groundbreaking product, they wish to appoint a determined, committed and driven Production Manager to improve efficiency and output.
As Production Manager, you will:
* Report directly to the Operations Director
* Oversee daily production to meet demand and achieve QA/QC targets
* Guide a team of six team leaders and 50 indirect reports to maximise productivity
* Increase production volumes while maintaining quality standards
* Embed a culture of continuous improvement
* Identify procedures and technologies to reduce overheads and improve yield
* Recruit, train, motivate and manage the best talent available
* Liaise with senior management and other department heads to resolve issues and reach company goals
* Implement policies
* Control budgets
* Assume overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental standards in your department
As Production Manager, you will need:
Essential:-
* Experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor
* Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, diverse production environment
* Experience managing team performance
* Experience monitoring KPIs
Desirable :-
* Experience of injection moulding, metal fabrication and/or assembly
* Knowledge of production processes, methods and technologies
* Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
* Ability to read work orders and technical drawings
* Experience of Lean/Six Sigma
Salary & benefits:
* Up to £150k
* Dayshift, Monday to Friday
* Auto-enrolment pension
* 25 days holiday + stats