Production Manager

Page Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee a team of 50. The role involves managing production plans, metrics, and process improvement while providing leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and proven leadership skills. Offering a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus and pension.

Benefits

10% bonus opportunity

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes ideally in fast paced manual environments.
• Excellent understanding of inventory control and MRP systems.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of MRP systems and production plans.
• Consistent scrutiny of metrics for accountability.
• Team training and process expertise.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory control systems

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About Our Client

Michael Page are working exclusively with an established manufacturing organisation who lead the market across a specific high SKU product range supplying infrastructure products in the UK and around the world. Based in Milton Keynes, the organisation boast a wealth of pedigree across product innovation, quality and delivery.

Job Description

Reporting into the Operations Director the Production Manager will be responsible for a manufacturing team of c50. You will have full autonomy for a suite of metrics (including OTIF), building and delivering production plans and leading motivating the production team.As Production Manager you will challenge all current production, planning and inventory systems providing leadership and development across the function.Day to day responsibility will include:

• Ownership of MRP systems and production plan
• Consistent scrutiny of metrics driving ownership and accountability across the teams
• Providing process expertise and capacity development
• Supporting NPD and commercial teams on product development and introduction
• Team training

The Successful Applicant

The successful Production Manager will posses a range of the following:

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes ideally across fast paced manual environments
• Excellent understanding of inventory control and MRP (or similar) systems
• Proven leadership skill set
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving

What's on Offer

As Production Manager you will receive a £50-55k salary with a 10% bonus opportunity and a contributory pension