Production Manager

Great career opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join a global company at their manufacturing plant in Nottingham working in the precision engineering sector.

This role of Manufacturing / Production Manager will see you being responsible for all the production sections on site approx. 70 people.

Ideally you are a hands-on manager and enjoy walking around the manufacturing sections and being totally involved with the daily decisions and projects and sat at a desk all day!  

Lean / CI is a big area for the site and so a good understanding of this and ideally qualified in Six Sigma or similar would be highly advantageous.  

Benefits:

• c£60k Salary
• + £650 / month Car Allowance
• Up to 10% Bonus scheme
• Great onsite Café
• Small onsite gym

Production Manager responsibilities  

• Ensuring quality, delivery, costs and safety are met or exceeded.
• Set and monitor production goals and performance expectations.
• Maximise machine utilisation in line with company policies and ensure a TPM culture followed.  
• Cost centre financial management and cost reductions in line with company objectives.
• Ensure effective communication, coordination and collaboration within the production and other associated areas takes place.
• Liaise with the Supply Chain team on Make v Buy decisions.
• Occasionally liaise with global teams to implement new technologies into the site.
• Conduct personal appraisals and talent development plans.  

Production Manager required experience

• Degree qualified would be advantageous, but not essential.
• High level of experience in a precision manufacturing (ideally CNC)
• 5+ years team / people management experience.
• Good understanding of production planning, quality, engineering, lean, finance, HR and IT.
• Working knowledge and experience of CI / Lean Manufacturing practices and principles.
• High analytical skills and the ability to develop and initiate required action plans.

If you are an experienced Manufacturing or Production Manager and would relish an exciting new challenge, please contact Stuart Cooper directly to discuss the position in further details. Alternatively, please email your CV to  or call further for further information.

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