Production Manager

Barker Ross; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international organization in Lancaster is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead teams and drive operational excellence. This role involves monitoring KPIs, collaborating with engineering and logistics, and managing production planning to ensure timely delivery. Successful candidates should be degree educated, have a passion for team leadership, and embody a commitment to quality and compliance. This opportunity promises career growth in a meritocratic environment, fostering ambition and exceptional employee performance.

Qualifications

• Degree educated individuals preferred with commitment to professional development.
• Strong man-management expertise and ability to inspire teams.
• Experience in monitoring KPIs and driving productivity improvements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze KPIs to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and resolve issues.
• Manage production planning for timely delivery of commitments.
• Contribute to budget development and cost control strategies.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI analysis

Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

Exceptional communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager with both a very commercial and highly customer centric focus, to join a dynamic, successful and highly people oriented growing international organisation. They are keen to hear from ambitious, well-educated individuals who are forward thinking, innovative and career minded. You will be committed to leading teams, developing talent and making the role your own. This is an excellent platform from which to really drive the business forward. The client is particularly keen to hear from individuals that are looking for career growth and advancement as when recruiting for this role, they also wish to identify future talent to step up into the role of Operations Manager. The position is Mon to Fri, currently working 2pm to 11pm.

Whilst you may not know the company products and services, each day they work with businesses that impact the lives of millions of people in the UK. The business is ambitious, and with plans to grow in the UK service industry they have an unrelenting desire to become an employer of choice. It is a meritocracy, and they promote and reward individuals who deliver against objectives, commitments and show great performance. Ambition and enthusiasm are key traits of their successful employees.

To give you a feel for their ethics and commitment, the company achieved Gold Medal Ecovardis status positioning them among the Top 5% of the 150,000 companies assessed worldwide by Ecovadis, based on four key criteria: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement, reflecting the quality of their CSR performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and analysing KPI’s.
• Making recommendations to improve productivity, efficiency and service.
• Collaborating with engineering, service and logistics teams to enhance site performance and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Managing production planning to ensure on‑time, in‑full delivery of customer commitments.
• Contributing to budget development and cost control.
• Long‑term strategic planning alongside the GM.
• Lean / Six Sigma methodologies would be an advantage.

You will hold exacting standards when it comes to quality and compliance.
Your man‑management expertise cannot be underestimated; you will be a naturally energetic, motivational leader with drive and passion in what you do, capable of creating a collaborative team work ethic and an environment in which people feel they are really part of the success of the business.
You will inspire a culture based upon teamwork, recognising and rewarding exceptional performance and conversely addressing any areas of below standard performance consistently and fairly. Exceptional communication skills and an ability to give direction will be essential.

Qualifications & Preferences

Preference will be given to degree educated individuals and those committed to continued personal and professional development.

How to Apply

Send your CV for immediate consideration!

EEO Statement

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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