* A production leadership role with growing manufacturer
* Excellent opportunity for a proven senior manufacturing professional
About Our Client
This leading manufacturer develops an array of specialist products and is looking to do so in the most effective, efficient, and safe way possible. The Production Manager will lead the production unit into the next phase of their journey. You will be instrumental in driving best practices by supporting the improvement of their operational processes.
Job Description
As the Production Manager, you will be managing a production team, driving operational excellence by instilling a continuous improvement and safety culture. You will support the senior management team and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent end-to-end processes. This is an opportunity to be the driving force behind their production improvement plan and lead the training and development of the production team.
Key Responsibilities:
* To lead, manage, and direct the Production team, managing and maintaining the key objectives in line with site budgets and KPIs
* Implementation of manufacturing improvement methodologies
* Working with planning and supply chain teams to ensure production meets demand requirements
* Overseeing quality systems to ensure specifications and product expectations are met in a cost-effective manner
* Work closely with the Environment, Health, and Safety Manager to ensure all operations on site are in accordance with the EH&S expectations and the local/national regulating authorities
* Develop and implement improvement tools and techniques to reduce or eliminate operating problems and improve product cost, quality, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and drive improvement initiatives (e.g., 6S, waste reduction, and cost reduction projects)
* Use methods such as LEAN to reduce overall costs of production and levels of waste, whilst increasing OTIF and meeting all quality criteria
* Create an environment of employee engagement, training, and succession to create a high-performance, motivated work culture and continuous improvement environment
The Successful Applicant
A Production Manager with significant end-to-end batch manufacturing experience and the following:
* Experience within a similar role within a comparable manufacturing environment
* Experience managing and developing a production team
* Experience of implementing continuous improvement manufacturing techniques (e.g., 5S/6S, lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
* HSE awareness
* A proactive and results-focused approach delivered through effective KPI management
* Excellent communication at all levels
* Strong team player, who has demonstrated ability to coach and develop reports to deliver their maximum potential
What's on Offer
Circa £55,000 - £65,000 + Additional Benefits
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