Production Manager

E3 Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in Wakefield is looking for a Production Manager to lead a team of 16. The role involves ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, developing new procedures, and promoting a culture of Continuous Improvement and quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and familiarity with Lean principles. Benefits include a competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 and a favorable work schedule from 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

8% Combined pension (5% Employee and 3% Employer)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Manager or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a multi-discipline manufacturing process.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles such as Lean Six, 5S and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Production function with 16 direct reports.
• Ensure efficient manufacturing processes through Continuous Improvement.
• Develop new Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Leadership and management guidance

Lean manufacturing principles

Change management

Collaboration with department leaders

Confidence to challenge processes

Job description

Production Manager required for a Global leading manufacturer, representing 13 brands sold across 80 countries.

This company employs over 1900 staff globally and are actively searching for a Production Manager for their West Yorkshire manufacturing facility.

The successful Production Manager will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Wakefield, Halifax, Brighouse, Barnsley, Dewsbury and Leeds.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Manager will include:

• Provide leadership and management guidance to the Production function of the business, which includes sixteen direct reports
• Ensure the manufacturing process is operating as efficiently as possible, implementing Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing and Right first time principles
• Develop new Standard Operating Procedures and reduce non-conformance reports and warranty claims
• Cultivate and promote a positive workplace culture around Continuous Improvement and quality
• Work collaboratively with department leaders to ensure process optimisation
• Develop and implement KPI's to drive operational reporting and efficiency
• Promote policy and process changes across multiple levels of stakeholders

For the Production Manager, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Production Manager or similar, within a Manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a multi-discipline manufacturing process
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles such as Lean Six, 5S and Kaizen.
• The ability to implement change management in an established business
• Confidence to challenge current processes and justify changes

Salary & Benefits:

• £45,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• 8% Combined pension (5% Employee and 3% Employer)
• Enhanced maternity and Paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• 7am - 4pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Natalie Cooper at E3 Recruitment for more information.