Head Of Production

Head of Production

Wigan Area

Head of Production

The Role

My client is a leading manufacturer in their field, who are looking to recruit a Head of Production to focus on their strategic business goals.

Head of Production

Main Responsibilities

* Manage budget and forecast of Production areas
* Direct line management of Production cell managers.
* Ensure achievement of Production targets according to internal and external customer expectations
* Production performance monitoring and reporting (cost, quality, scrap, OTIF, etc.)
* Promote a culture of Health & Safety on site. Comply to all H & S requirements.
* Apply lean management tools and techniques to ensure continuous improvement within the production area, collaborating with Quality, SCM and Engineering departments as required.
* Improve management skills by identifying areas of potential individual improvement and development.
* Complete all necessary performance management activities e.g. coaching, appraisals, talent management, mentoring, managing attendance and managing conduct.
* Collaborating with international Group & sharing best practice.
* Reporting to Managing Director

Head of Production

The Candidate

* Must have a degree qualification in a relevant manufacturing / engineering field.
* At least 3+ years in a senior management position.
* Experienced in project management.
* Have a solid background in continuous improvement.
* Must be personable and have a solid understanding of people issues.
* Leadership or management qualification is desirable.
* H&S qualification is desirable.
* Must be a data driven individual.

Head of Production

Benefits

* Competitive salary.
* Performance based bonus.
* Eligible to receive annual Health & Safety bonus.
* Up to 12% pension match.
* Life assurance (3x salary if non pension member or 4x salary if pension member).
* Company sick pay - up to 8 weeks of your full salary.
* Westfield Health (can be upgraded to immediate family).
* Bupa (can be upgraded to immediate family).
* Eligible for children's vouchers at Christmas in line with Company rules.
* Eligible for attendance vouchers.
* Eligible for long service awards.

Key Words

Head of Production, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing, Engineering

Please contact adam.lang@winsearch.uk for further information.

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