Production Manager

Production Manager

About the Role:
We are seeking an energetic and hands-on Production Manager to lead and oversee assembly and electrical production within our facility. You will play a critical role in ensuring production schedules are met, maintaining high standards of quality, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a focus on health and safety, team management, and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you:

• Negotiable Salary
• Healthcare Plan
• Life Assurance
• Generous Pension
• Monday to Friday with an early finish Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee team performance, offering coaching, feedback, and opportunities for development.
• Conduct performance appraisals and set objectives aligned with company goals.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages communication and continuous improvement.

• Allocate resources to maximise production efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Lead the team to meet production schedules while maintaining high levels of productivity and engagement.
• Monitor assembly processes, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Track and communicate departmental KPIs related to safety, quality, and schedules, ensuring consistent performance.
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly production plans.
• Ensure on-time delivery through proactive collaboration with other departments.
• Promote a safety-first culture, conducting regular safety audits, and ensuring all team members prioritise workplace safety.
• Support the development and implementation of risk assessments and method statements for assembly processes.
• Ensure the team consistently upholds 6S standards in the assembly area.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations.

• Address non-conformance issues from assembly, implementing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a factory environment.
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a factory setting.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, including shop order management, inventory control, and shop floor clocking.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills for managing a large assembly team.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work on your own initiative.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to adapt and grow.

For more information on this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact Karl Yellop at karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential discussion.