We are recruiting for an Automotive Production Duty Manager to join a large automotive operation based in Grimsby. This role will support the Production and Planning Managers in overseeing the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and in line with operational targets.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading teams across production, logistics and compound operations while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and performance.
The Role:
1. Support the Production and Planning Managers by acting as Duty Manager when required, overseeing site operations.
2. Ensure health and safety standards are maintained across the site and address any non-conformances quickly.
3. Oversee operational activity across production, compound movements, logistics and planning.
4. Lead production teams to maximise vehicle completions across cosmetic, mechanical and imaging departments.
5. Handle operational queries and complaints from internal and external stakeholders and resolve them professionally.
6. Support ISO, security and compliance requirements across the site.
7. Work with central administration teams to ensure operational performance targets are achieved.
8. Manage relationships with third-party suppliers working on site.
9. Identify trends or performance issues and work with senior management to monitor and improve KPIs.
People Management:
10. Support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, training and development.
11. Conduct performance management, coaching and appraisals.
12. Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures where required.
13. Ensure effective workforce planning, including managing absence and staffing levels.
14. Communicate operational priorities and performance updates to the team.
What We're Looking For:
15. Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or Line Manager role.
16. Strong organisational and communication skills.
17. Ability to motivate and lead a team to meet operational targets.
18. Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
19. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
20. Experience within automotive operations, vehicle refurbishment, compound management or logistics environments would be advantageous.
What We Offer
21. Company pension scheme.
22. Ongoing support and development.
23. Opportunity to work within a large automotive operation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please click apply and upload a copy of your CV. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.