Following investment and new product launch, a leading manufacturer of complex assembles and components to the Automotive and Aerospace sectors has a new opportunity for a Production Manager. Part of the senior management team, you will oversee the day to day function in production, drive continuous improvement, operational excellence and will ideally have experience working in a machining production environment.
Commutable from: Hereford, Ledbury, Worcester, Tewkesbury, Ross on Wye, Leominster.
Salary: £ 50,000 - £ 60,000 p.a. + benefits
Suitable for: Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager.
The Role
Work with the senior management team on improving customer satisfaction, employee relations and best practise.
Manage and develop the production team
Lead the development of a culture which supports process management and continuous improvement
Develop action plans focused in improving output
Ensure measures are taken to achieve cost reduction opportunities and reduce waste
Improve manufacturing engineering capacity and efficiency
Work with engineering to contribute to design reviews and efficient introduction of new products
Continually review, develop and improve the production manufacturing processes
Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with all Health & Safety legislation,
Ensure measures are taken to achieve cost reduction opportunities and reduce waste
The Candidate
Proven experience managing production teams
Understanding of lean methodologies – Kaizen, Materials Management, Process Improvement
Experience developing and implementing Manufacturing systems
Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
A self-motivated individual with strong leadership ability.
Excellent attention to detail with a problem-solving mentality.
For more information regarding the Production Manager role, send a CV to Danielle Neve