Production Manager

My client an award winning leisure home manufacturer are currently seeking a Production Manager for their factory based in Wigan.

Responsibilities of the job include:

* Planning and organising production schedules
* Assessing project and resources requirements
* Able to set and control targets and budgets.
* Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with managers
* Determining quality control standards
* Overseeing production processes
* Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary.
* Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials if necessary.
* Organising the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
* Liaison with buyers, marketing and sales staff
* Supervising the work of staff
* Ensuring Health & Safety requirements have been fulfilled.

Skills required:

* Strategic thinker and ability to contribute at the seniority of the Management Team level.
* Strong leadership skills; be able to drive change and process improvements.
* Excellent communication skills; listening and interfacing skills with senior management, suppliers and the ability to provide guidance and mentoring to staff.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under frequent changing priorities.
* Demonstrated project management experience driving to successful project completion.
* Computer literacy including Word and Excel

Background in lean manufacturing processes and a working knowledge of MRP & ERP systems.

Please apply or call Sam Penman