Production Manager

Innovative Technology; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader situated in Oldham is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production teams, implement Lean methodologies, and manage operational budgets. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience in an electro-mechanical environment. This role offers a competitive salary and various perks including flexible working hours, extensive holiday, and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

32 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Enhanced Pension Contribution

Healthcare Insurance

Wellbeing support

Life Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Educational Sponsorship

Electric Car Scheme

Free secure parking

Onsite electric car charging points

Cycle to Work Scheme

Informal dress code

Quality coffee

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing management role.
• Experience within an electro-mechanical product environment is ideal.
• Offshore manufacturing exposure and automated production experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead production teams while meeting business goals.
• Implement Lean methodologies to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Manage budgets and forecast production needs for operational control.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team performance for high productivity.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing methodologies

Performance evaluation

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Manager, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology,we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join our talented team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

The Production Manager role overview :

You will be responsible for leading our production team and collaborating with other department heads to meet strategic business goals. Focusing on guiding and developing your direct reports, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Your Responsibilities as a Production Manager :

• Oversee and lead production teams, managing schedules and resources to meet business goals
• Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean manufacturing methodologies to improve processes, reduce costs and maintain high standards
• Collate and report on KPIs, ensuring all products are tested and packed to quality standards and that the site facilities are well-maintained
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including output, efficiency, downtime and waste reduction.
• Ensure devices are thoroughly tested, packed and dispatch-ready while maintaining adherence to company policies, industry regulations and safety requirements
• Work with other departments and overseas operations to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement
• Manage budgets, forecast production needs and control operational costs
• Train, mentor and evaluate team performance to build a high-performing team

Your Skills & Experience :

• 5 years plus experience as a Production or Manufacturing Manager ideally within an electro-mechanical product environment
• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies, offshore manufacturing exposure and automated production processes would be advantageous
• Strong skills in people management, performance evaluation, organisation and team motivation
• Clear communication and influencing skills to drive collaboration across all departments
• A flexible nature with the ability to plan on a long-term basis, whilst making contingency allowances and solving production and dispatch issues

Your Package & Perks :

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32days holiday, (including publicHolidays)
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave & pay
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
• Wellbeing support
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Educational Sponsorship
• Electric Car Scheme
• Free secure parking
• Onsite electric car charging points
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Informal dress code
• Really good coffee

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are proud to be a supportive employer, recognised with the Investors in People (IIP) Silver Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to valuing, developing and empowering our team.

As a disability-confident employer, we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What’s next?

If you’re an experiencedProduction Manager and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

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