Production Manager

TN United Kingdom; Castle Donington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead their production department. This role is crucial for ensuring that production targets, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. The ideal candidate will possess strong management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and will collaborate closely with the Head of Production to foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about optimizing processes and leading teams towards success, this opportunity within a growing organization is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the production department.
• Ensure production targets, quality, and safety standards are met.

Skills

Management Experience

Planning and Organising

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Job description

Job Title: Production Manager

A premium multi-solutions specialist is seeking to recruit a Production Manager to oversee the daily operations of the production department and related teams. The role involves ensuring departmental objectives such as production targets, quality, and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have management experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Additionally, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Head of Production to implement continuous improvement initiatives and foster a LEAN culture. While a background in the Transactional or Direct Mail industry is advantageous, candidates from all sectors within the printing industry will be considered.

Key Competencies

• Planning and Organising: Ability to anticipate and establish efficient, appropriate actions for oneself and others, considering deadlines, staffing, and resources.
• Communication: Capable of conveying messages clearly using suitable styles, tools, and techniques tailored to the audience and information.
• Managing Relationships and Teamwork: Skilled in building and maintaining effective working relationships and working cooperatively within a team.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to break down complex problems or processes, evaluate systematically, identify causal relationships, and develop frameworks for problem-solving and development.
• Decision Making: Prepared to take initiative, act responsibly, and handle the consequences of decisions.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a fully trained Production Manager to join a well-established and continually growing organization.