£55000 - £65000 per annum + Pension, Bonus, Holidays, HealthcareTrafford Park, Greater Manchester
Production Manager
Production Manager
Trafford Park
Monday to Friday
£55,000 to £65,000
Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare
A market-leading, global manufacturer is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join the business. This role has a large impact across all employees, processes, projects, and systems. The business is going from strength to strength and is continuing to grow. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, experienced Production Management professional to make an impact at a business within an excellent industry.
Role Description
1. Play a key role in the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing; planning, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to improve operational performance
2. Maintain production systems and processes to deliver product on time, to specification and cost
3. Promote functional excellence of the systems team
4. Drive continuous improvement activities
5. Justify capital equipment investment and introduce of modern processes
6. Analyse downtime, identify trends and develop implement solutions
7. Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
8. Take control of in-house apprentice program working closely with key stakeholders
9. Identify skill sets, resource levels, and systems to ensure projects are delivered
10. Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels
11. Communicate KPI’s, review and implement
Skills and Qualifications
12. Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques such as Six Sigma
13. Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production.
14. Able to demonstrate experience of working within a manufacturing environment
15. Knowledge and experience of modern manufacturing techniques and process that include automation and digitalisation
16. Microsoft Office suite
17. SAP
Company Information
As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.