Automotive Production Manager - 4-Day Week

MET Recruitment UK LTD

Tamworth

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 58,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

MET Recruitment UK LTD in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day production on the shop floor. The role focuses on driving performance, quality and safety while managing a team across a four-day week (Mon-Thu) with early start hours.

Ideal candidates have hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in automotive settings, and a strong track record in Lean and continuous improvement to hit production targets.

Qualifications

  • Previous production/manufacturing management or senior supervisory experience.
  • Experience in automotive manufacturing is preferred.
  • Strong people-management and leadership skills.
  • Hands-on, shop-floor manufacturing environment experience.
  • Good understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Experience driving change and process improvements.
  • Strong KPI and data-analysis skills.
  • Root-cause analysis and problem-solving experience.
  • Good knowledge of Health & Safety within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage day-to-day production operations and shop-floor teams.
  • Ensure production plans are achieved in line with customer requirements.
  • Drive performance through KPI and production data analysis.
  • Develop a strong culture around quality, safety and accountability.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and working practices.
  • Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Carry out root-cause analysis and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Manage staffing levels, absence, holidays and team performance.
  • Ensure employees are trained and understand responsibilities.
  • Collaborate with Operations Manager on improvement projects.
  • Maintain high Health & Safety standards and manufacturing compliance.

Skills

Leadership
Shop floor management
Lean manufacturing

Job description

MET Recruitment UK LTD in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day production on the shop floor. The role focuses on driving performance, quality and safety while managing a team across a four-day week (Mon-Thu) with early start hours.

Ideal candidates have hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in automotive settings, and a strong track record in Lean and continuous improvement to hit production targets.

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