Production Manager

A reputable and growing Manufacturing company are recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager to join their team. The current position has been split into two roles to allow the Manufacturing Manager to really focus on the available resources & components in the production, you will need to have excellent management skills and be a hands on and motivated manager who is a natural team leader.

Main Duties:

• Management of the production process and available resource in attainment of off-line targets.

• Introduce process controls to monitor and gauge productivity across departments with the objective of incremental improvement.

• Build on quality procedures, periodically review with a view of constant improvement.

• Motivate staff with a "can do" team approach. Organise staff training where appropriate and compile a company skills matrix

• Run weekly production planning meetings with department Managers.

• Hold regular "key information" meetings with line supervisors. Assist in developing their lines of responsibility and effectiveness within departments.

• Responsible for engagement, disciplinary meetings and annual appraisals with production staff.

• Run the factory apprenticeship scheme and shop floor training

• Organise opening and closing of factory along with authorisation and monitoring of production staff overtime when necessary.

• Ensure all production staff are adhering to the company's Health and Safety policy by maintaining the COSHH register.

• Catalogue and maintain all materials safety data sheets for the production environment.

• Organise safe working practices/PPE training, including the issuing of PPE and related workshop information signage.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

The role would suit someone who has 8-10 years of experience as a Manufacturing/Production Manager. The owners are really looking for a manager who has worked for a sizeable organisation and can bring ideas and implement changes that will continue to support and grow the business. Ideally an Automotive background is ideal, or you may have a Planning & Purchasing Control & Improvement background. If you have great experience and qualifications in any manufacturing industry, then please apply online or contact Lianne for more details, you will need a sound knowledge of the production process and be very process driven. The salary for this role is £45,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience.