Production Manager role based in High Peak. Working for a well established, growing manufacturing company.
Client Details
Our client is a well established, growing manufacturing company based in High Peak
Description
- Directing all aspects of manufacturing for the facility in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe & secure working environment.
- Improve operational management systems, processes and drive best practice
- Develop & mentor the manufacturing team
- Manage the development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives
- Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.
- Ensures the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive performance improvements (S,Q,D,C,P)
- Conduct regular performance evaluations & provide constructive feedback and coaching
- Focus on driving efficiencies & margin enhancement
- Identify & implement automation solutions
Profile
- Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
- Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
- Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
- Knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to continuously improve the business.
- Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies : Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
- Proven progressive responsibility in manufacturing, including experience in formal manufacturing operations leadership.
- Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization, to direct and motivate people to ensure goals are met.
- Proven Track record and experience in a manufacturing or production management role
- Desired experience in sustainable manufacturing, embracing technological advancements, and implementing automation solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Computer literate
- Level 5 Leadership & management qualifications desirable
Job Offer
£50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits