Production Manager
Location: Ledbury
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a dynamic and experienced leader in manufacturing? We're seeking a forward-thinking Production Manager to take ownership of two production sites and drive operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership, lean manufacturing expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Production Manager - Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage production operations across multiple sites
* Drive Health, Safety & Environmental compliance, acting as site lead
* Inspire and develop a team of supervisors and engineers
* Ensure delivery of quality products, on time and in full, to customer expectations
* Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintain effective stock control and capacity planning
* Lead operational reviews, performance management, and staff development
* Ensure compliance with ISO13485 and ISO9001 standards
* Oversee site maintenance, security, first aid and emergency cover
* Monitor trends, investigate quality concerns, and resolve customer complaints
* Manage departmental budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
Production Manager - Essential Criteria:
The ideal candidate will come from the Manufacturing Industry as a Production Manager. You will also have the following skills, qualifications and experience:
* NVQ Level 3 or higher (or equivalent) in Supervision/Management
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing
* At least 5 years’ supervisory/leadership experience
* Proven track record delivering quality, cost, and productivity improvements
* Experience implementing 5S, standard work, and using KPIs
* Strong understanding of Lean/CI principles and ERP/MRP systems
* Health & Safety knowledge, including risk assessments and COSHH
* Experience managing budgets and overseeing capital expenditure
Production Manager - Skills & Attributes:
* Inspirational team leader and people manager
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
* Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
* IT literate (MS Office)
* Attention to detail and hands-on approach
* Committed to professional development
Production Manager - Desirable:
* Training or certification in Kaizen/Continuous Improvement
* Experience in ISO14001 environments
* Multi-site management
* Experience in both batch and cellular manufacturing
For more information please call Paul Gorton on (phone number removed).
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