Production Manager

E3recruitment; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is a large scale international, market leading manufacturing business with a network of factories and manufacturing plants across the UK. We are now seeking a Production Manager to be based at one of their manufacturing plants in Dewsbury, working days Monday to Friday.

Applicants for the position of Production Manager will be invited from a variety of backgrounds but must have experience of managing production within a fast paced and high-volume manufacturing environment in which continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques are at the heart of what you do.

What’s on offer for the position of Production Manager

• Monday to Friday role with career progression and accredited training program
• Basic salary circa £43k per annum, plus bonus, career development and pension
• A days-based position with flexible working hours available, e.g. 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday
• The ability to join a leading UK manufacturing business committed to working towards World Class Manufacturing systems and processes

It is essential that applicants to the Production Manager vacancy are committed to a program of both personal and career development within the business.

Key responsibilities within the Production Manager position:

• The development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, VSM, OEE etc, across manufacturing operations
• People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of team leaders and supervisors to effectively problem solve and develop their careers
• Implementation and adherence to health and safety standards, and ISO quality systems
• Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives, at times assuming responsibility of the Operations Manager

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Previous experience within a mid to senior level management position, e.g. Production Manager, Operations Manager, Factory Manager, Manufacturing Manager etc.
Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.

Significant experience of managing in a large manufacturing/production environment.
Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, implementing continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Please apply.