Production Manager

FREDNOTDEAD.com; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Production Manager in Hailsham, England. The successful candidate will manage production schedules, drive continuous improvements, and oversee a team in delivering high-quality products. Requirements include 5+ years in manufacturing management and practical experience with CNC machining. A degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar is preferred. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice company pension

Life insurance

State-of-the-art working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in precision parts production with CNC machining.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001 and Lean processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute production schedules delivering quality products on time.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Manage people and motivate staff on an individual and team level.

Skills

Management in manufacturing

CNC machining

Lean processes

Performance management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

ISO 9001

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Job description

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours - An element of flexibility as to when hours are worked

Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!

Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!

For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.

We are now recruiting for a Production Manager to manage and deliver all aspects of Production throughout our factory!

You will work with Production Planning , Purchasing, Engineering and Sales to delivery quality products on time and to specification!

Additionally, As Our Production Manager You Will

• Execution of the production schedule in line with customer requirements delivering quality products on time.
• Driving continuous improvement of all manufacturing processes and controls.
• Establishing and maintain up to date process documentation.
• Evaluating operational resources building capability and developing talent.
• Managing people, performance and motivating staff on an individual and team level.
• Working with H&S to ensure that all policies are followed and that employees work in a safe manner at all times.
  
  

In order to be successful in this role it's essential that you have:

• 5+ years' management / leadership in a manufacturing environment with operational responsibility in production.
• 5+ years' experience in precision parts in production series or bespoke process involving CNC machining, turning, milling and assembly of precision parts with practical experience of assembly techniques.
• Comprehensive experience of managing ISO 9001, QMS and Lean processes and tools.
  
  

It Would Be Great If You Had

• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Tools experience.
• Broad knowledge of state of the art manufacturing methods.
• Degree of HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  
  

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.

No agencies please.

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