Production Manager

This is a really exciting opportunity as our client is a market leader within their industry with an expanding product range; therefore it is a fantastic time to join their business and be part of an expanding friendly team.

Production Manager Job Details & Benefits

• £#removed# circa depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday 7:30am‑4:30pm & Friday 7:30am‑1pm
• Long Service Award
• Birthday gift and days holiday on your birthday
• 33 days holiday per year including bank holidays – pro rata
• Pension scheme – salary sacrifice and contributions at a higher % than statutory
• Additional family‑friendly benefits relating to maternity, paternity etc.
• Staff discount on products
• Staff social calendar every year with business contributions to Christmas parties, fun themed days and strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Jury service – full pay
• Excellent canteen facility with free tea & coffee
• Free parking

Production Manager Job Duties

• To be the business lead on all matters concerning the production
• To manage the departments training plans and to ensure all employees are multi‑skilled across the various production activities, maintaining competency matrix, individual training plans and appraisals
• To actively lead the production team leaders by means of coaching, mentoring and guidance
• To regularly liaise with other managers ensuring production schedules are delivered to the production lines to carry out the appropriate builds
• Maintain positive working relations with key stakeholders within the business
• Estimate costs and prepare budgets in line with operational objectives
• Ensure production is carried out within the timeframes set to meet loading deadlines and ultimately the successful dispatch to the customers
• To ensure product quality is maintained in line with the business’s quality management systems
• In conjunction with the production team leaders ensure adequate resources (workforce, raw materials etc.) are in place to meet daily targets
• To liaise with stock control to ensure stock levels are sufficient to achieve the build program
• Oversee regular stock checks, identifying potential shortfalls
• Support the implementation of engineering changes, production trials, model change and pilot builds
• To manage the production team’s time, attendance and bonus scheme
• To accurately collate the departments statistical data for analysis and review
• Daily, weekly, monthly reporting of departments KPI’s, providing regular reports for performance, safety and training outcomes to senior management
• In conjunction with the other operations managers, oversee the cleanliness of the yard
• To manage all human resource and employee relations requirements of the production department

Production Manager Person Specification

• Previous management experience is essential
• To be able to demonstrate coaching, mentoring and employee relations skills
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software (SAP)
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics

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