We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Manager to oversee the production processes for a well-established window and door business based in West Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will ensure that production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely while maintaining the highest quality standards.
The role:
* Manage production output for the shift, ensure daily targets are achieved by the team
* Lead, mentor, and supervise production staff, ensuring they are trained and equipped to perform their duties efficiently.
* Foster a positive team environment, promoting open communication and collaboration.
* Manage stock levels within the department
* Ensure that staff are working safely in line with the SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and wearing required PPE where required
* Ensure production quality is to the highest standard, quality audits/remake management
* Planning daily schedules, organising staff resourcing and escalating any issues that may arise, when required
* Responsible for informing and expediting critical data. This will cover labour, machines and materials as well as line balancing, reporting any issues to your line manager.
* Be able to give live reports on achievements/outputs and deviations from required goals and targets
* Carrying out performance reviews with staff and returns to works, ensuring that any absence issues are reported to supervisors daily.
* Review systems/processes to achieve continuous improvement in your department
The candidate:
* Have current or recent experience as a Production Manager within the window and door industry
* Have knowledge of 5s and LEAN manufacturing
* Excellent and timely decision-making skills
* Problem solver
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Demonstrate good people management skills in motivation, development and communication
If you are a window and door Production Manager and would like to find out more information please click ‘apply’ or, contact Chase Taylor Recruitment and quote reference number MM230