Production Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the signage sector is seeking a Production Manager to lead their team in Ashford. This role involves collaborating with various department heads to ensure timely project completion while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management, staff oversight, and effective communication. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team where your skills will directly impact the success of the business. If you are passionate about production processes and team leadership, this position offers a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing production schedules and quality standards.
• Ability to manage staff and report to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with department heads to ensure project completion on time.
• Chair production meetings and manage quality processes.
• Oversee production staff and handle product-related issues.

Skills

Staff management

Quality assurance

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Experience in production management

Job description

Bennett and Game are working alongside a successful business in the signage industry, they are looking to expand their team by adding a Production Manager to the business. The role is based in Ashford and onsite.

Production Manager Job Overview

The role involves liaising with the Purchasing Manager, Head of Projects and Operations and all department supervisors to ensure all projects are completed on time, in line with the schedule, while also monitoring quality of each element produced.

Production Manager Job Requirements

• Staff management: Assess overtime levels and report back to Senior Management.
• Assist Head of Projects and Operations with the implementation of the Production Schedule and then once up and running, oversee this.
• Ensure timesheets are completed for all jobs and update the standard hours spreadsheet accordingly.
• Ensure quality standards and processes are always met & used.
• Chair twice weekly Production Meetings and then distribute meeting minutes.
• Investigate non-conformance forms and then report back to Head of Projects and Operations with your findings.
• Overseeing all members of Production and being the first point of contact for issues and questions for you to then escalate as appropriate.
• Be the first point of contact for the engineers when they have product related issues on site (not site related issues).
• Manage PPE for Production.
• Coding - Every steelwork item needs to be coded.
• Delivery Schedule - populate delivery schedule and liaise with delivery driver.

Production Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Monday to Friday - 8am - 4.30pm.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Overtime.