Production Manager - Automotive Manufacturing
A brilliant opportunity to join a long lasting and growing business as a Production Manager in the Automotive sector who has been an excellent client of ours for 5 years.
The role would suit someone who is hands on and has time served experience within the Automotive sector or Engineering of multi stage products.
Role Overview
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire production process from start to finish within the workshop. This role is crucial in ensuring that products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Safety Compliance
* Quality Control
* Planning and Scheduling
* Team Management
* Problem-Solving
Skills/Competencies
Technical Skills
* Production knowledge: A sound understanding of production processes, equipment, and materials.
* Quality control: Proficiency in quality assurance methods and techniques.
* Equipment maintenance: Familiarity with equipment maintenance and repair practices.
Management Skills
* Team leadership: Ability to lead and motivate production teams.
* Decision-making: The capacity to make sound judgments and decisions under pressure.
* Problem-solving: Skill in identifying and resolving production issues efficiently.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Time management: Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
* Planning: The ability to develop and implement comprehensive production plans.
* Scheduling: Proficiency in creating and managing production schedules.
* Coordination: The capacity to coordinate with various departments and stakeholders.
Interpersonal Skills
* Interpersonal communication: The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members, management, and customers.
* Conflict resolution: The skill to resolve conflicts and disputes effectively.
* Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and challenges.
Additional Competencies
* Analytical thinking: The ability to analyse data and information to identify trends and patterns.
* Problem-solving: The skill to identify and solve problems creatively and efficiently.
* Financial understanding: Basic understanding of financial concepts and metrics.
* Cost management: The ability to manage production costs effectively.
Relevant applicants will be called upon receiving the application.