Production Manager
Our specialist automotive clients, based near Petersfield have an exciting opportunity, for a Production Manager to join their growing team. This is a great time to join a growing business, with great opportunity.
Role Summary
* Day to day management of the workshop, technicians, and apprentices
* Ensure deadlines are met and delays are communicated promptly and clearly.
* Control arrival and departure documents/images, contribute to customer invoicing process.
* Quality check all documentation to ensure processes are followed and any issues rectified
Key Responsibilities
* Working to agreed workshop schedule and priorities.
* Assist in work estimates and producing standard job times.
* Manage labour booking data and report on variances to estimates (actual vs planned)
* Manage job cards and ensure technician labour bookings are concise and accurate.
* Liaise with Operations Manager daily to agree priorities and areas of focus.
* Ensure and document continued compliance with workshop basics, Directives, and SOPs
* Mentor apprentices and work with training partner to deliver apprenticeship programme.
* Support the Operations Manager in communicating and improving KPIs.
* Identify and manage team training programmes and development needs.
* Ensure Health and Safety regulations are met, and safe working practices are adhered to.
Experience and Required Skills
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
* Deadline management
* Leadership & management experience
* Proven ability to motivate and develop a team
* Experience working within the automotive industry would be ideal, however not essential