Production Manager
Recruiter: Theo James
Location: Chester-Le-Street
Salary: Competitive
Application date: 24th Apr 2025
The Company
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking UK manufacturer renowned for innovation, quality, and exceptional service. Part of a global group with over 4,000 employees worldwide, this company values its people and fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. Working here means being part of a team driving excellence and offering significant career growth opportunities within a dynamic industry.
Job Description
As a Production Manager, you will oversee operations across three areas, ensuring efficient delivery of business targets, including output, quality, cost, compliance, health and safety, and team management. You will play a pivotal role in driving improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Safety: Promote and enforce a culture of exemplary safety standards and compliance.
• People Management: Lead, motivate, and engage a team of supervisors and production staff. Deliver regular team briefings, manage absence protocols, and provide training.
• Output: Monitor and plan to meet hourly, daily, and weekly production targets while adjusting for challenges.
• Compliance: Conduct routine audits and ensure adherence to ISO and company standards.
• Cost Management: Control production area costs, including headcount, overtime, and material waste.
• Quality: Ensure consistent product quality and address any deviations promptly.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to optimize processes and enhance reliability.
Skills & Experience
• Proven operational knowledge in a manufacturing environment
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
• Strong data-driven decision-making abilities
• Ability to challenge norms and drive improvements
• Proficient in problem-solving and change management
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
Desirable
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques