Production Manager

CV Technical; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead the planning and execution of daily production activities to meet throughput goals.

• Ensure seamless coordination with the Logistics department regarding deliveries, collections, and vehicle use.

• Maintain a real-time overview of all production aspects to identify and address issues before they escalate.

• Oversee and develop effective AM/PM huddles for daily planning, performance review, issue management, and team coordination.

• Host a daily update meeting with the COO to provide a clear overview of production operations and performance.

Team Development & Management

• Manage and support the production team, understanding their strengths, weaknesses, and training needs.

• Deliver follow-up training and guidance on processes, machinery use, and production techniques.

• Continuously mentor and inspire your team, dealing swiftly with issues that could affect morale or company culture.

• Grow your team in alignment with the company vision, both in skillset and mindset.

Project Ownership

• Take ownership of production-related projects, ensuring tasks are followed through from planning to execution.

• Prioritise tasks that benefit the team most, and maintain a clear record of progress using tools like Trello.

• Carry out project research independently: contact suppliers/customers, request quotes, interpret needs, and present 3 clear options/solutions to management.

• When approved, implement projects and train others on what was done and learned.

Continuous Improvement

• Keep developing your own skills, knowledge, and management techniques.

• Become an expert on all factory processes, enabling you to give sound, experience-based advice.

• Strive to improve everything and everyone with every interaction.

• Bring solutions, not problems, to management - ask the right questions and be ready with proposed actions.