Production Manager - Exciting Growth Opportunity
An established, family-owned manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to support its expansion and succession plans. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to progress relatively quickly through the ranks.
About the Company: The company has a workforce of approx 40 employees, with 20 dedicated to production.
The business has seen consistent growth, driven by a focus on customer support and innovation, with a robust culture of Continuous Improvement (CI).
They are committed to fostering a lean, efficient production environment and have already invested in training key staff in Six Sigma methodologies. This is a business that values forward-thinking leadership and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and develop production staff to enhance team performance.
- Plan and schedule production activities to meet business demands.
- Monitor production metrics such as Productivity, Utilization, and OEE.
- Identify and drive Continuous Improvement and Lean projects in the production department.
- Optimize costs and increase overall productivity across the production line.
- Manage equipment maintenance programs, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Prepare business cases for equipment procurement and other production investments.
Future Development Opportunities: The role offers scope for further responsibility in areas such as:
- Purchasing and materials management
- Warehouse operations
- Production control
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum of three years of experience in production supervision/management within a manufacturing environment.
- Preferably, experience in sheet metal fabrication or a similar industry.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage change and bring teams along on that journey.
- Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to process improvement.
- Qualifications in engineering, lean manufacturing, or business are advantageous.
- Familiarity with quality, environmental, and safety management systems is a plus.
What's On Offer:
- Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Profit-sharing bonus scheme.
- Flexitime and 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 35 days with service.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking individual to join a growing company and shape the future of its production department.