Production Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Manchester seeks a dedicated Production Manager who will oversee production operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, and lead initiatives for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in lean manufacturing and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension

Other benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager is required.
• Strong communication skills to act as a main contact for customers and employees.
• Ability to drive performance and foster team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow, ensuring production schedules are met.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Manage materials control for uninterrupted production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Workflow management

Materials control

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Job description

My client is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable Production Manager to join their team. As the Site Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the smooth operation of the production site. You will be responsible for managing the daily workflow, ensuring that all production targets are met while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Your expertise in lean manufacturing, workflow management, and materials control will drive continuous improvement across the site.

The company is based in Manchester, Trafford Park area.

Production Manager Job Overview

• Oversee the daily workflow, ensuring production schedules and targets are met.
• Ensure full compliance with shop floor policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Manage materials control, ensuring availability of resources for uninterrupted production.
• Implement and monitor 5S principles to maintain a clean and efficient workplace.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Identify potential challenges before they occur and take proactive steps to mitigate risks.
• Oversee all aspects of people leadership, including recruitment, performance reviews, training, development ensuring a motivated and high-performing workforce across the site. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching to team members to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure accurate logging of production hours and attendance.
• Participate in meetings to discuss progress, KPIs, and business improvement opportunities.

Production Manager Job Requirements

• Previous experience as a Production Manager is required and you have a passion for continuous improvement, with experience in lean manufacturing and a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Communication is at the heart of this role. You need to love being a main point of contact for many customers, employees and liaising with departments across the business.
• A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and can draw on these when life presents challenges.
• You thrive in a leadership role where you can drive performance and foster team development to achieve operational excellence.
• You enjoy taking on challenges, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading teams through change to become established.
• To ensure personal and team success, being motivated is key.
• Time management is essential to ensure efficiencies and keeping to deadlines.

Production Manager Salary & Benefits

• Full time - Permanent position
• Salary - 40,000 - 50,000
• 44 hours: 07:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday and 07:00-15:30 on Friday. Flexibility given and required
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension
• Other benefits that can be discussed at interview stage