Production Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Greater Manchester

£48,000 – £54,000 + excellent package

A leading manufacturer, supplying some of the largest FMCG businesses in the UK, has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Manager. With high-volume production capabilities this dynamic organisation provides design-to-launch solutions, supplying technical solutions and products for the OEM’s.

They now have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager with a Process Engineering background to look after one key area of the manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Operations Director you will be responsible for managing all production issues within your area.

Working closely with other managers and the engineering team, you will assist in driving a continuous improvement approach; mentoring and developing employees in LEAN manufacturing techniques whilst implementing improvements across the site to drive improved efficiencies.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Ensure Production targets and other KPI’s are achieved.
Lead the Quality Cost & Delivery (QCD) Performance for designated groups.
Direct QCD initiatives: set targets, implement plans, track results.
Drive actions for improvement working closely with senior managers, shift supervisors to ensure clear communication of information and action plans.
Manage your team’s performance: establish areas for improvements with team members, drive teamwork, lead problem solving groups, lead workshops on quality improvement methods (5S, TPM, etc.)
Ensure daily team management: assure appropriate headcount to achieve required production levels and ensure standardised work methods are adhered to.
Develop the members of your team through annual performance appraisals, career development plans, advise and arrange for appropriate training The successful Production Manager must have significant experience within a fast moving, high volume process environment such as food, consumer products, some automotive or similar finished goods industry.

To be considered for the role you MUST be able to demonstrate previous success in implementing modern lean techniques into a traditional manufacturing environment, and have an engineering qualification or engineering experience.

/skills required:

A proven record of Change Management using Lean/six sigma process improvement techniques.
Hands-on style, with change management, project management and trouble-shooting capabilities.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiating and influencing skills
Managerial experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience or qualification within EngineeringIf you are an experienced Production or Manufacturing Manager with experience or qualifications in Engineering, living within a commutable distance of Manchester, Greater Manchester select ‘apply’ now. Alternatively contact Laura Prior at Morgan Ryder Associates.