Automotive Production Manager - 4-Day Week

MET Recruitment UK LTD; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

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.