Production Manager

We are recruiting for a Production Manager from a manufacturing background to join a leading plastics manufacturer in this brand new role based in Hereford on a permanent, full time basis.
As Production Manager you will work Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with a salary of £45k per annum plus excellent benefits as below.
Reporting into Operations Manager, you will responsibility for managing the manufacturing facility including the direct management for 3 Production Shift Managers who work across 3 shifts. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the creation of the production plan and inform the Operations Manager of any implications.
• Responsible for the execution of the production plan.
• Ensure manufacturing processes deliver the planned output and Yield performance
• Ensure products are manufactured to meet the customer expectations and specification
• Responsible for resource planning and manage the workforce in line with the company policy
• Ensure production data accuracy is maintained and verified
• Provide the Operations Manager with performance reports on a regular basis
• Create and publish KPI’s relating to the production performance on a daily basis
• Provide the General Manager with regular asset condition reports
• Ensure all tools and machines are maintained to a high standard
• Support the Operations Manager to implement improvements and projects as required

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience working as a Production Manager within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in managing large workforce on multiple shifts
• Understanding of plastic manufacturing processes would be advantageous
• Formal Management qualification is desirable
• Plastic Extrusion or Moulding Industry Experience is desirable
• Continuous improvement techniques
• Good IT skills in particular Excel and MRP/ ERP systems
• Good attention to detail
• Dynamic and enthusiastic shop floor management style
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits Include:

• 30 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
• EAP Programme
• Pension
• Onsite Free Parking
• Death in Service Benefit
• Training & Development Opportunities
• No Weekends

Please apply today or call us to discuss this Production Manager role in more detail!