Production Manager

Production Manager We are recruiting for a Production Manager to join our Hereford based client on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the production department activities with the support of shift managers. The ideal candidate will be a production management professional who demonstrates high attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to motivate others whilst adapting to changing situations.

What you can expect:
•Salary: circa £45k, depending on experience
•Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
•Discretionary bonus
•22 days plus bank holiday, increasing by 1 day after 5 years and a further day after 10 years
•Employee benefits platform available to family
•Life assurance (2x annual salary)

What you will be doing:
• 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
•Ensure that the facility and operations are safe and do not pose a risk to health and wellbeing of the workforce or visitors
•Ensure that products and components are stored correctly
•Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures

What we are looking for:
•Experienced in managing shift managers across on multiple shifts
•Understanding of extrusion and moulding manufacturing processes
•Leadership skills with a dynamic and enthusiastic shop floor management style
•Knowledge and experience of implementing continuous improvement techniques
•Good attention to detail
•Excellent communication skills

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