Production Manager

TVS SCS; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Preston is seeking a Manager to take full operational responsibility of departmental operations. You will be responsible for developing quality management systems, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have managerial experience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a hybrid working structure.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 Days Holiday

Holiday buy-back scheme

Hybrid working structure

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Study Sponsorship

Quarterly employee recognition awards

Retail discounts

Discounted eye test vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a Managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality management systems.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Work with other departments for technical requirements.
• Implement 5S standards for accreditation.
• Support audit compliance.
• Manage production planning to meet customer requirements.
• Lead and manage the production area.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Managerial experience

Safety and quality standards knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Purpose: Full operational responsibility of the department's day to day operations in conjunction with customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality management systems and processes to ensure that the service we offer is always to the highest quality.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure that our supply chain is efficient and effective.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that technical requirements are integrated into our production processes.
• Implementation of 5S standards ensuring we maintain full accreditation within your permitted area of responsibility.
• Support and drive audit compliance.
• Continuous training programme, to ensure all personnel are up to date with any changes that may affect the running of the production area.
• Production planning to meet customer requirements and reduce the risk of stock shortages.
• Raising Works/Purchase orders
• Dealing with Customers and Suppliers
• Working close with the production team to display best practice methods.
• Time management, ensuring all staff are using their time effectively and productively.
• To provide leadership, direction, and management of the production area.
• Efficient labour scheduling to minimize staff shortages and maximize productivity.
• Compliance of company policies and legislative requirements to include Health and Safety and Safe Systems of working.
• Attend management meetings as required and be proactive in all aspects of relevant activity.
• Comply with policies and procedures.
• To ensure excellent communication links between the production and management team.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in a Managerial role
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality standards
• Let Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Your package will include:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
• Life assurance
• 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
• Established hybrid working structure
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
  1. GP consultation and second opinions
  2. Mental health support
  3. Financial and Legal support
  4. Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
• Pass scheme (£100 per year to undertake training of your choice)
• Quarterly employee recognition awards
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward
• Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
• Discounted eye test vouchers

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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