Production Manager
Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which is committed to innovation, sustainability and British engineering. Established for 50 years and having recently won a major national award for its latest groundbreaking product, they wish to appoint a determined, committed and driven Production Manager to improve efficiency and output.As Production Manager, you will:Report directly to the Operations DirectorOversee daily production to meet demand and achieve QA/QC targetsGuide a team of six team leaders and 50 indirect reports to maximise productivityIncrease production volumes while maintaining quality standardsEmbed a culture of continuous improvementIdentify procedures and technologies to reduce overheads and improve yieldRecruit, train, motivate and manage the best talent availableLiaise with senior management and other department heads to resolve issues and reach company goalsImplement policiesControl budgetsAssume overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental standards in your departmentAs Production Manager, you will need:Essential:-Experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production SupervisorAbility to deliver results in a fast-paced, diverse production environmentExperience managing team performanceExperience monitoring KPIsDesirable :-Experience of injection moulding, metal fabrication and/or assemblyKnowledge of production processes, methods and technologiesGood problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to read work orders and technical drawingsExperience of Lean/Six SigmaSalary & benefits:Up to £150k Dayshift, Monday to FridayAuto-enrolment pension25 days holiday + stats
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