Job Title: Head of Production Location: Longhope,Gloucestershire Hours: 8am - 4pm Salary: £45-55k DOE Key Responsibilities of a Head of Production • Oversee all aspects of production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. • Develop and implement production strategies to meet business objectives and customer demands. • Lead, motivate, and manage the production team to optimise performance and productivity. • Monitor and manage production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards. • Collaborate with other departments, including supply chain, quality control, and engineering, to ensure smooth operations. • Manage budgets and control costs while maintaining high standards of output. • Analyse production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and overall business performance. Key Skills of a Head of Production • Proven experience in a senior production management role. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • In-depth knowledge of production processes and best practices. • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Strong organisational and project management skills. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance. • Proficiency in production planning and process optimisation. • Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement initiatives. To be considered for this role, please call Jade on (phone number removed). REFER A FRIEND: If you know someone who may be interested in this role, refer them to us today First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors