Production Manager

E3 Recruitment; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Heckmondwike is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the production function effectively. The role involves implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, developing KPIs, and ensuring the efficiency of manufacturing processes while managing a team of 16. Candidates should have relevant experience in a manufacturing environment and be ready to promote a culture of continuous improvement. Competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension scheme, are offered.

Benefits

8% Combined pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Manager or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a multi-discipline manufacturing process.
• Confidence to challenge current processes and justify changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management guidance to the Production function.
• Ensure manufacturing process efficiency using Lean principles.
• Develop new Standard Operating Procedures to reduce non-conformance.

Skills

Leadership and management

Lean Manufacturing principles

Change management implementation

KPI development

Job description

Production Manager required for a Global leading manufacturer, representing 13 brands sold across 80 countries. This company employs over 1900 staff globally and are actively searching for a Production Manager for their West Yorkshire manufacturing facility. The successful Production Manager will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Wakefield, Halifax, Brighouse, Barnsley, Dewsbury and Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management guidance to the Production function of the business, which includes sixteen direct reports
• Ensure the manufacturing process is operating as efficiently as possible, implementing Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing and Right first time principles
• Develop new Standard Operating Procedures and reduce non-conformance reports and warranty claims
• Cultivate and promote a positive workplace culture around Continuous Improvement and quality
• Work collaboratively with department leaders to ensure process optimisation
• Develop and implement KPI's to drive operational reporting and efficiency
• Promote policy and process changes across multiple levels of stakeholders

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience as a Production Manager or similar, within a Manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a multi-discipline manufacturing process
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles such as Lean Six, 5S and Kaizen.
• The ability to implement change management in an established business
• Confidence to challenge current processes and justify changes

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• 8% Combined pension (5% Employee and 3% Employer)
• Enhanced maternity and Paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• 7am - 4pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

To apply for this position, please click 'Apply Now' and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Natalie Cooper at E3 Recruitment for more information