Production Manager

Theo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealer in Manchester is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily workflows and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing, problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate teams in a busy environment. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity, apply today!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager is required.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong coping skills and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow to meet production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage materials control and lead manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Time management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Are you an experienced and successful Production Manager looking for a new role? Discover an amazing opportunity with a main dealer! The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Production Manager – Manchester

Salary: Basic £50,000

Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Production Manager Responsibilities

• 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 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.

The Ideal Production Manager

• Previous experience as a Production Manager is required
• Passion for continuous improvement, with experience in lean manufacturing and a focus on efficiency and quality.
• A main point of contact for many customers, employees and liaising with departments across the business
• Strong coping skills and can draw on these when life presents 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

You must be able to produce high quality work in a busy motor trade environment and be motivated through set targets, showing flexibility according to the needs of your team.

If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity within your already successful career and would like to join this highly successful prestige motor company, then APPLY today! If you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application date, please assume we will not be progressing your application.