Production Manager

Andrecruit Group Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager based in Canterbury. The role includes implementing operational strategies, managing staff attendance, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a degree, experience in Lean Manufacturing, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £55,000-£60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Forward-thinking perspective.
• Extensive experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of roadmap and metrics aligned with customer demand.
• Manage staff attendance and holiday entitlement.
• Create and implement best practices to improve performance.
• Drive preventive maintenance programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge of MRP scheduling systems

Proven successful leader

Education

Degree level qualification, ideally Mechanical background

Job description

Job Overview

Production Manager – Canterbury – Permanent – £55,000-£60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification, ideally Mechanical background or work‑based experience.
• Knowledge of MRP scheduling systems.
• Forward‑thinking perspective.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proven successful leader.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of roadmap and daily and weekly metrics aligned with customer demand, supporting operational strategy with the site manager.
• Manage staff attendance and holiday entitlement.
• Participate in daily production meetings to stay updated with business needs.
• Raise any issues regarding online performance and material availability that hinder customer delivery.
• Create and implement best practice in manufacturing, policies, processes and procedures to improve operational performance including quality.
• Manage regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of both WIP and MRP requirements, highlighting discrepancies on the system.
• Ensure site operation is compliant with COSHH, Engineering & legislative standards, ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Drive behavioural‑based safety throughout the plant and ensure medical treatment and target rates are adhered to.
• Take a lead role in incident investigations, follow up on actions and conduct root‑cause (five whys) analysis.
• Conduct regular safety checks including guarding, interlocks, traffic ways and adherence to government guidelines and social distancing.
• Team management, including coaching, motivation, appraisals, reviews, KPIs, one‑to‑one meetings, disciplinary matters and grievances as required.
• Management of budgets, including overtime, headcount, department costs aligned to customer demand requirements and flexibility of costs.
• Drive preventive maintenance programmes, including servicing and repairs of all machinery and equipment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectation.