Production Manager Caerphilly CF83 Commutable from Cardiff, Nantgarw, Caerphilly, Newport, Bedwas, Blackwood, Pontypridd £50-55,000 Benefits:- 27 Days Bank Holidays Workplace pension scheme Life insurance cover Health scheme Specsavers vouchers Company sick pay Free tea & coffee Free parking Long service awards Target incentives bonus Christmas 'Thank You' vouchers Flexible working Free uniform Hunter Selection are working with a leading manufacturer based in Caerphilly, on the outskirts of Cardiff. This is a great time to join an expanding business, following a period of sustained growth they are looking to introduce new products off the back of recently won contracts. The business are looking to recruit a Production Manager to bolster their production department. This role will suit an experienced Production Manager with experience of staff management, KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives. Providing you with an excellent benefits package and great job security, this is a great opportunity to join an established business. Role & Responsibilities: To actively create and achieve plans alongside the Planner for production and forecasting needs and be responsible for weekly forecast plans for manning and to adjust these to the needs of the plant. Responsible for all production areas and aspects including shop floor layout, Health and Safety, Quality and lean manufacturing. Work alongside Shift Supervisors to ensure that all training and HSE documentation records are stored confidentially (as per GDPR) and used during succession planning and identifying training Responsible for lean manufacturing related activities within Production areas. To manage the capabilities of all Shift Supervisors. Set up KPIs for Production and report to Managing Director on weekly / monthly basis. Establish and maintain effective production flow and identify improvements as and when required. Ensure all parts are produced in accordance with quality requirements. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Previous managerial experience within the automotive industry is desirable. Previous experience of managing and motivating a team within a production environment preferred. A demonstrated ability as a leader, with developing skills and an ability to work effectively with staff in a range of functions and at all levels within the business. Experience in continuous improvement, problem solving and change management in an industrial environment. 26216/611m To apply please email your CV / resume to If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.