Interim Production Manager

Michael Page; Tipton; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking on-site

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Production Manager for a Tipton-based manufacturing operation. You will lead production via supervisors and cell leaders, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements, and provide visible shop-floor leadership.

The role emphasizes coaching teams, coordinating with HR, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering continuous improvement through Lean, 5S and preventative maintenance with cross-functional collaboration across engineering,

Qualifications

• Experience leading production operations in an industrial/engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and KPI delivery.
• Ability to manage large teams through supervisors and team leaders.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities through production supervisors and cell leaders to meet production, quality, safety and commercial targets.
• Coach and develop production teams to maintain high engagement and performance.
• Collaborate with HR on employee relations, performance management and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements across the facility.
• Plan and execute production requirements to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S and operational excellence methods.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

KPI delivery

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Job description

As an Interim Production Manager, you will take responsibility for leading the production operation, driving performance across safety, quality, delivery and cost whilst managing a team through production supervisors and cell leaders.

Client Details

A company operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector, located in Tipton. Our client is a well-established UK manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality products to customers across global markets. Due to an ongoing operational requirement, they are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the business on an interim temporary basis, providing leadership and stability across the production function. They are now seeking an Interim Production Manager to join them on an ongoing basis.

Description

• Managing operational activities through production supervisors and cell leaders to achieve production, quality, safety and commercial targets.
• Leading, coaching and developing production teams, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.
• Working closely with HR to support employee relations matters, performance management and workforce planning.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements across the manufacturing facility.
• Planning and executing production requirements to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing, 5S and operational excellence methodologies.
• Supporting the delivery of preventative maintenance plans through the maintenance team to maximise equipment uptime.
• Monitoring operational KPIs and reporting on site performance against agreed targets.
• Managing production challenges and implementing effective solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain and commercial teams to deliver business objectives.
• Supporting ongoing operational improvement projects and change initiatives across the site.
• Providing visible leadership on the shop floor and promoting a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.

Profile

• Previous experience leading production or manufacturing operations within an industrial or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, operational management and KPI delivery.
• Experience managing large production teams through supervisors and team leaders.
• A solid understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within manufacturing.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with experience of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• The ability to deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A recognised manufacturing, engineering or operations qualification would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £500 to £600, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary position offering valuable experience in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Ongoing role with the opportunity for long term extension.
• Key interim leadership role at an industry leading manufacturing business.
• Free Parking on-site.