Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England
£28k - 33k per year
Job Title: Production Manager
Shift Pattern: 4-day work week (full-time), with 3 consecutive days off
Role Overview:
We are seeking an accomplished and dedicated Production Manager to join our esteemed team in Dunstable. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee and optimize our production operations while benefiting from a 4-day working schedule, providing an enhanced work-life balance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, a commitment to quality, and the ability to streamline processes effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Oversight: Lead and manage daily production activities to ensure the achievement of targets, adherence to schedules, and fulfillment of quality standards.
2. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and supervision to the production team, fostering a collaborative work environment and supporting staff development through training and mentoring.
3. Quality Assurance: Maintain stringent quality control measures, ensuring all products meet regulatory standards and company specifications.
4. Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate production processes to identify areas for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and waste minimization.
5. Inventory and Supply Chain Management: Oversee inventory levels, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure the timely availability of materials to avoid production delays.
6. Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce company safety protocols and conduct regular safety inspections, ensuring a secure and compliant workplace environment.
7. Performance Reporting: Monitor key performance indicators, prepare detailed reports for senior management, and recommend actionable improvements based on data analysis.
Candidate Requirements:
1. Experience: A minimum of 2 years in a production management or supervisory capacity, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
2. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively, with a focus on driving productivity and employee engagement.
3. Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of production planning, process optimization, and equipment maintenance.
4. Analytical Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze data to make informed decisions.
5. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
6. Commitment to Quality: A strong focus on maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
What We Offer:
1. Competitive salary in the range of £28,000 – £33,000 per annum.
2. A balanced work schedule with a 4-day work week and 3 consecutive days off.
3. Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
4. A supportive and inclusive company culture.
5. Health and wellness benefits.
6. A chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization.
If this is of interest please call us on 01582 877002 and ask for Cezary Poplawski.
Reference: Production Manager
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