Production Manager

Hunter Selection Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd is seeking a Production Manager in Bridgend, Wales to lead a growing mechanical production team. The role centers on delivering targets, maintaining quality, and driving efficiency in a high-growth environment.

You will plan schedules, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and implement improvements. A stable organisation offers progression and a pension.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising mechanical production teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of mechanical production staff to meet and exceed production targets and quality standards.
• Plan and organise production schedules to optimise workflow and resource utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality assurance procedures, and company policies.
• Monitor and analyse production metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and implement enhancements.
• Support training and development initiatives to enhance team skills and knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Health & safety

Job description

Production Manager (28289/611m) Bridgend, Wales

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum + Plus Benefits and Progression

Benefits Package:

• Progression available up the ladder.
• Extremely stable organisation
• Pension

This company have a dynamic work environment, they believe in team work and trust, they would like creative minds and are always looking for innovation and new ideas. They are currently experiencing exciting growth plans with work orders and projects growing at a rapid rate, the company are looking to recruit a Production Manager to lead and manage their growing team. The business supply their products worldwide with global reputable brand names and are currently going through A huge growth period which would make it an excellent time to be a part of this company.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of mechanical production staff to meet and exceed production targets and quality standards.
• Plan and organise production schedules to optimise workflow and resource utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality assurance procedures, and company policies.
• Monitor and analyse production metrics, identifying areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and implement enhancements.
• Support training and development initiatives to enhance team skills and knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within mechanical production or manufacturing environments as a supervisor or manager leading a team.
• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, fabrication / tooling, and quality control standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Demonstrable experience of implementing continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

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