Production Manager

AMF Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Farnborough is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production flow and ensure quality and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, with skills in ERP and MRP systems. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £68k - £75k based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar production management role.
• Proficiency in production control systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production flow for timely deliveries.
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge existing processes.
• Motivate and manage staff to meet production plans.
• Prepare and present production progress reports.

Skills

Production control ERP and MRP systems

Database proficiency

Spreadsheet skills

Leadership and motivation

Job description

Overview

Production Manager – Farnborough – Permanent

Our client, a precision engineering company in the Farnborough area, has an immediate requirement to recruit a capable Production Manager to join their growing business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan and schedule the flow of work through the factory with a focus on quality and on‑time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in line with lean objectives; challenge processes to reduce lead times, setups, cycle times and non‑value adding activities.
• Motivate and manage highly skilled staff assertively but fairly; hold regular meetings with reports to ensure production plans are met.
• Prepare accurate, clear and concise reports for the management team on capacity, progress and output; present at weekly management meetings with timescales and an overall monthly forecast for board submission.
• Liaise with customers on progress and delivery, and handle customer delivery schedules in a timely and efficient manner.
• Utilise production control ERP and MRP systems; extend capabilities with databases, spreadsheets and other office software as required.
• From the production control system, generate schedules and capacity plans for the shop and load them efficiently using a system of work‑to lists; balance resources across machines, people and materials.

Qualifications / Experience

• Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and environment.
• Knowledge of production control ERP and MRP systems; proficiency with databases, spreadsheets and other office software is highly desirable.

Details

• This position is permanent with a salary in the region of £68k - £75k, depending on previous experience.
• Location: Farnborough
• Advertised by AMF Recruitment Ltd, a specialist recruitment business supporting the manufacturing industry.