Production Manager

The Role

Production Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead a team of staff across the production unit, stores, mould shop, press shop and maintenance ensuring all processes are efficient and a high quality product is delivered to customers. This will naturally involve working to set timescales and meeting production and delivery targets and deadlines.

You should be a strong people manager as well as being experienced within manufacturing environments (ideally automotive).

Responsibilities

• People management.
• Lead and motivate the team, providing effective management of all production areas.
• Good understanding and awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ensuring production of product to time and quality standards.
• A focus on productivity and quality of output.
• Forecasting future production requirements based on current and historical sales data.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Working closely with other internal teams.
• Monitoring service levels and addressing any issues quickly.
• An involvement in any recruitment for the department, appraisals, disciplinaries etc.

Requirements

• Excellent people management skills.
• Previous production management experience (manufacturing / automotive).
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills.

Based in Stourport, Worcestershire.

Monday to Thursday 8:15am to 4:45pm, Friday 8:15am to 1:15pm.

Salary circa £45,000 - £55,000.