Production Manager

Job Description

We are currently working with one of our clients based in the Rawtenstall area who are on the look out for a new production manager to take over the end to end production process at one of their sites. This is a large site with a head count of over 100 across 2 shifts, this is a days based role. Monday to Friday.

Production Manager – Responsibilities:

• Planning of staff rotas, overtime, shift pattern management and contractor control.
• Direct responsibility for the Production department to ensure that the team are appropriately trained and motivated to carry out their responsibilities to the required level.
• Strict adherence to on site health and safety, production procedures and healthy and safety by all direct reports.
• Comply with company HR & HS policies
• Work closely with engineering, sales, supply chain teams to streamline all production processes.
• Hold production meetings with the production and engineering teams daily to ensure clear instructions and communicate any ongoing issues to achieve all operational goals.
• Ensure standards of quality are monitored and maintained at all times by liaising with the QA Manager
• Track KPI’s and prepare reports on production efficiency, costs and performance metrics
• Involvement in all customer audits for Quality, H&S and environmental compliance.
• Monitor raw materials, equipment and labour to optimise volume and quality of production output.
• Ensure all paperwork/housekeeping is completely fully and field and weekly audits completed in a timely manner
• Be present and involved in quality investigations and where possible add input to prevent reoccurrence

Production Manager – Skills Required:

• Proven experience in managing, leading and motivating large teams – Minimum of 5 years
• Familiarity with production processes, lean manufacturing or similar methodologies
• Proficiency in manufacturing software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities to troubleshoot and optimise processes.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Good people skills and ability to work well with key stakeholders and other colleagues
• High level of emotional intelligence
• First Aider – Training can be provided
• Fire Marshall – Training can be provided
• Health and safety awareness
• NEBOSH
• Audit experience – Minimum 3 years
• Housekeeping Management.

Production Manager – Package:

• Salary – £40-45k
• Excellent pension scheme
• Excellent retail discount
• Excellent healthcare package
• Extensive list of benefits available on request (Sent as an additional document)