Production Manager

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Structured workweek

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily workshop operations in Sittingbourne. The successful candidate will manage production demands, ensure health and safety compliance, and implement lean manufacturing practices. With at least 2 years of engineering management experience, candidates should possess strong communication skills. This role offers a structured workweek, competitive annual leave, and the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in managing engineering personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and design techniques.
• Familiarity with machining, welding, and assembly manufacturing processes.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop facility.
• Set objectives and KPIs to meet production demand.
• Manage health and safety factors and building maintenance.
• Improve processes and quality through Lean and CI initiatives.
• Oversee customer shipment management and purchasing stock control; liaise with Stock Controller for annual stock takes.
• Work with shop floor supervisors to run the workshops and induct new manufacturing staff.

Skills

Engineering management

Customer service

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Health and Safety management

Budget control

Communication

Job description

No Shifts! 37 hours: Mon to Thu 8:00 -16:45 and Fri 8:00 - 12:00 (Half day)

Our client, a long established and market leading manufacturing business based in central Sittingbourne is seeking a Production Manager to join their team and take over the day to day running of the workshop facility.

The successful person will be key to keeping the manufactured process in line with the objectives and tight timescales of a metal work, precision engineered product base.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role will include the setting of objectives and KPIs. You will organise resources to meet production demand as needed within budget. Manage and measure the Health and Safety factors in a manufacturing setting and take the lead on building maintenance and budget control. Improve processes and quality factors by implementing and developing Lean and CI measures.

Alongside this you would oversee customer shipment management and purchasing stock control, liaising with the Stock Controller ensuring annual stock take is undertaken and performed in a timely manner. Working with shop floor supervisors to manage the running of the workshops, including the induction of new manufacturing staff as required.

To be considered for the role you will have at least 2 years\' experience directly managing engineering personnel. In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, design techniques, and procedures. Technical aptitude and familiarity with machining, welding, and assembly manufacturing processes. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines. Excellent customer service and communication skills are also required.

Annual leave 5 weeks Jan-Dec of which a couple of days must be taken between Christmas & New Year when the factory is closed.

About Morgan Jones:

This role is being handled by Morgan Jones Recruitment & HR Consultants. We have been established as a quality recruitment business for over 17 years with a reputation for fair and equal representation.

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