WSR are looking for an Production Manager to join the team of our esteemed client based in Milton Keynes.
Location: Milton Keynes
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 4:30pm. 3:30pm finish on a Friday
Reports To: Operations Director
Our client are a manufacturing company who specialise in bespoke interior products which are supplied to the construction industry.
Production Manager Job Overview
As the Production Manager, you will be instrumental in overseeing the manufacturing processes, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our warehouse and factory. You will lead a team of supervisors and factory staff in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, guaranteeing the accurate and timely production and shipment of goods. Your role is crucial in maintaining high standards and continuous improvement within the manufacturing domain.
Production Manager Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Management: Lead the production team to ensure efficient operations and flexible working practices.
- Process Optimization: Manage production flow using LEAN principles to maximize efficiency.
- Order Fulfillment: Ensure all orders are produced and dispatched on time and in full.
- Quality Control: Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure all products meet high standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the production processes.
- Inventory Management: Collaborate with the purchasing team to maintain accurate stock levels, avoiding excess inventory.
- Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain machinery and equipment, ensuring all statutory inspections are completed on time.
- Quality Management: Uphold ISO:9001 standards in the quality management system.
- Customer Satisfaction: Ensure prompt and accurate handling of goods in and out to meet customer expectations.
- Capacity Planning: Plan and scale production capacity to align with projected business growth.
- Team Recruitment & Development: Recruit, onboard, and manage the performance of team members.
Production Manager Key Competencies
- Experience managing a production team in a fast paced manufacturing environment is essential.
- Knowledge and experience of CNC machinery is essential.
- Team player
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Resourceful
Production Manager Benefits:
- Life insurance 3x salary
- Private Health Insurance
- 23 days holiday (with an additional 1 day per full year employed increasing up to additional 5 days) plus Bank Holidays
- Lunch provided for all employees/breakfast items supplied.
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Company discretionary bonus (after probationary period)
- Long Service Awards
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We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time.
We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.