PRODUCTION MANAGER, MANCHESTER, £47-55,000 BASIC PLUS GREAT BENEFITS. Major European Company offering opportunities to progress. The Company Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants. As part of the continued growth of the business they are presently seeking a Production Manager to overee manufacturing operations at their Manchester site. The Role Production Management Demonstrate outstanding leadership skills Work with the planners to develop an optimised production plan Deliver this plan to the required quality standards Deliver all agreed production KPI’s Manage structured improvement programmes to continuously improve all aspects of production operations Liase with maintenance and other site functions Develop supervisors and operator teams through delivery of training packages Safety, Health and Environment Management of day-to-day SHE issues such as hazard identification, accident investigation Drive continuous improvement in housekeeping Organise Safety Audits and co-ordinate actions arising Role Profile The Production Manager will be a key member of the production team. (S)he will manage the teams on the lines to maximise their output. Key relationships are with the SHE, maintenance and supply chain functions. Experience Required Experience of production management in a relevant environment such as FMCG, Automotive, Aerospace etc. Strong CI skills using techniques such as LEAN, Six Sigma or 6S. Able to inspire and support the team and give them a clear sense of direction Results oriented Deliver and exceed budget figures. Analytical Able to extract key conclusions from production data Team player Able to build consensus and seek common ground with the production team and between different departments Is This You? If you are an ambitious / experienced Production Manager looking for a great role in the Manchester area then look no further, we are hiring this role urgently, Send your application in now and we will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the role and our client in further detail