Production Manager

ENB; Kettering; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ENB in Northamptonshire seeks an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of day-to-day production operations, drive safety, quality and efficiency on the shop floor, and lead a hands-on team.

You will own production planning, performance metrics and staff development, delivering strong KPIs while partnering with Planning, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering to optimise processes and customer value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience managing production teams and delivering operational KPIs.
• Strong understanding of production planning, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and reducing manufacturing waste.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Hands-on approach with ability to engage employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production operation to consistently achieve production plans, maximise output and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Inspire, motivate and develop production supervisors, team leaders and operatives, building a high performing and accountable team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce downtime, improve machine utilisation and eliminate waste.
• Ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards, promoting a right first time manufacturing culture.
• Champion a safe working environment, ensuring high standards of compliance, housekeeping and employee awareness.
• Identify opportunities to improve labour efficiency, reduce scrap, optimise resources and control manufacturing costs.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to improve equipment reliability and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering and other departments to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Job description

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?

ENB is looking for an ambitious, proactive and hands on Production Manager to lead a production operation in Northamptonshire.

As part of the established company, they provide high quality solutions for customers across a variety of markets. They are committed to delivering exceptional quality, operational efficiency and sustainable manufacturing.

This is an exciting opportunity somebody accomplished as a Production Manager to take ownership of the production planning, site production performance and developing their team to help shape the future of their manufacturing operation.

The role

Reporting to the senior management team, you will take overall responsibility for the day to day management and performance of the production function.

You will ensure that production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, whilst continually identifying opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs and develop their people.

This is a hands on leadership role where you will be expected to lead from the front, spend time on the shop floor and create a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the production operation to consistently achieve production plans, maximise output and improve overall equipment effectiveness
• Inspire, motivate and develop production supervisors, team leaders and operatives, building a high performing and accountable team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce downtime, improve machine utilisation and eliminate waste.
• Ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards, promoting a right first time manufacturing culture.
• Champion a safe working environment, ensuring high standards of compliance, housekeeping and employee awareness.
• Identify opportunities to improve labour efficiency, reduce scrap, optimise resources and control manufacturing costs.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to improve equipment reliability and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering and other departments to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Experience required

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience managing production teams and delivering operational KPIs.
• A strong understanding of production planning, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and reducing manufacturing waste.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills.
• A proactive, hands on approach with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of BRCGS, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM and OEE would be beneficial.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about manufacturing and people.

Somebody who will be a visible, approachable and decisive and can lead by example, taking ownership of challenges and has the drive to make things better.