Production Manager
Trentham
Permanent Opportunity
£40k per annum dependant upon experience
Working for a successful and established manufacturing company within the joinery and building industries
The Role:
We are looking for a dynamic and effective Production Manager to lead the production team and develop the manufacturing capability
Assist in the daily planning process
Decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
Select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
Set the quality standards
Ensure that the production will be cost effective
Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
Monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes
Organise the repair of any damaged equipment
Liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients
Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times
Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
Work with team to implement the company's policies and goals
Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports
Supervise and motivate the production team
Review worker performance and identify training needs
You'll be involved in the pre-production (planning) stage as well as the production (control and supervision) stage
A large part of the job is dealing with people and resource management
Skills and attributes required:
Experience of Production Management
Full clean driving licence
Planning and organisation skills to be able run and monitor the production process
The ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems
The capacity to grasp complex concepts easily
ICT literacy to deal with various technologies and programmes
Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, colleagues and clients
Strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget at the right time
The ability to work under pressure and multitask
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines
A results-driven approach to work
The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner
The Hours:
08:00 to 16:45 Monday to Friday
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
Pension contribution in line with current pension legislation
Mobile Phone and Laptop provided.