Production Manager

OA; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Manager to join their dynamic team in Letchworth. This role involves overseeing production efficiency, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining equipment while providing strong leadership to staff. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering or manufacturing and excels in problem-solving and team management.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Overtime pay at x1.5

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with health & safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective production schedules.
• Supervise production activities to ensure timely execution.
• Implement quality control measures and foster team leadership.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent leadership

Problem-solving aptitude

Knowledge of materials

Communication skills

Education

Advanced apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

Production software

Job description

E: [e-mail]
T: 07889 601907

OA are recruiting for a Production Manager to join our client’s dynamic and growing team.

Hours: 40-hour week, Monday – Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm). Option to finish at lunchtime on Friday if hours are achieved. Overtime rate x1.5

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays
• Bonus
• Develop and implement effective production schedules to optimise efficiency and meet production targets
• Supervise and coordinate production activities to ensure smooth and timely execution of projects
• Hands on effective management
• Ensure that production equipment is regularly inspected and well-maintained to guarantee smooth operations and minimise downtime
• Enforce strict adherence to health and safety protocols across all production processes to maintain a safe working environment
• Implement quality control measures to uphold product standards and identify areas for improvement
• Provide effective leadership to production staff, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing productivity
• Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process optimisation
• Review team skill requirements and ensure cross training is maintained to enable a multiskilled team

Production Manager Skills and Experience

• Advanced apprenticeship in Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent job experience
• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role within the manufacturing industry
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Knowledge of materials and production processes
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance and health & safety protocols
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide the production team
• Problem-solving aptitude to address challenges and implement improvements
• Proficiency in using relevant production software and tools

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.