[ref. b12646801] Production Manager

Production Manager

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Production Managers opportunity in this surface treatments & paint spraying facility. This key varied role supports the general manager by ensuring effective and safe running of the factory. You'll play a key role in ensuring quality, cost efficiency, safety, and effective team management to maximise production capacity and meet delivery and sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute production plans and schedules.
• Optimise labour use to enhance productivity.
• Plan for training, personal improvement plans, and overtime as needed.
• Oversee production processes and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers to provide delivery timelines.
• Create production schedules using Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Supervise production staff, providing guidance and performance evaluations.
• Mentor employees to boost team morale and foster a positive culture.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure proper maintenance of production equipment.
• Collaborate with the purchasing department for raw material supply.
• Participate in daily standups and meetings.
• Maintain quality standards and align processes with the QMS.
• Assist in root cause analysis and record scrap and rework.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Conduct spot checks, audits, and stock counts for effective housekeeping.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a supervisory or production management role in a surface treatments or paint facility.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in resource planning and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing or similar methodologies.
• Willingness to work additional hours on Fridays as needed.
• Support the implementation of the Epicor Kinetic ERP system.
• Initiative to drive and improve production throughput.

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.