Major Talent are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to join an established manufacturing business based near Oldbury, West Midlands.
As part of the ongoing growth plan, as Production Manager you will be an integral part of the Leadership Team. This role will be site-based.
If you are seeking an opportunity as Production Manager to help a business on a journey and contribute significantly to its successful expansion, then this role is ideal. I am looking for someone that can offer fresh expertise and experience, however is still willing and excited to learn and develop new knowledge and experiences, be flexible and be able to work as part of a team and on their own.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Team Leader or Production Supervisor looking to take the next step in their career.
Production Manager Responsibilities:
* Overseeing complete production operations
* Managing up to 12 direct reports
* Organise and manage all aspects of production
* Understand the needs of customers and adjust production to suit
* Ensure Company health and safety requirements are complied with and improved
* Ensure Company personnel requirements are achieved
* Ensure continuous improvement and all production KPIs are maintained and improved
* Ensure working hours match production requirements
* Ensure tooling requirements are maintained and achieved
* Assist with new product and process development
* Ensure maintenance requirements for plant and equipment are achieved and attend technical/maintenance meetings
* Communicate and work with the Production Director and other departments as required. Manage and control WIP
Skills and Characteristics as Production Manager:
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a previous management/supervisory position
* Full understanding of manufacturing systems and capable of operating in a 'Kanban & Just in Time' environment
* Excellent managerial skills
* Well organised, multi-skilled, self-motivated, and professional
* Computer literate
* Attention to detail; accuracy is paramount
* Responsible for achieving objectives on own initiative, as well as part of a team
* Good timekeeping and attendance
* Consistent with workload and able to work to tight deadlines
* Flexible with tasks/duties to ensure adequate cover is available when required
* Able to communicate at all levels with a "can do" attitude and strong leadership skills
What's in it for you:
* Base salary up to £45,000 d.o.e.
* Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 12:30pm finish on a Friday
* Holiday: 25 days per annum + Bank Holidays
* Career progression and development
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