Production Manager

TN United Kingdom; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established SME manufacturer is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to oversee key production areas. This role offers a unique opportunity for a resilient leader to contribute significantly to a growing UK business. You'll manage a high-volume manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you're an experienced professional looking to make a real impact in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values your expertise and offers the chance to shape the future of production operations.

Qualifications

• Experienced in high volume/large batch production environments.
• Strong knowledge of metal stampings and presswork processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations against H&S and QCD metrics.
• Develop and mentor a diverse team, fostering engagement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Organizational Skills

Performance Management

Education

Management Qualifications (ILM, NVQ4)

BTEC Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Technical Network has been retained by an established SME manufacturer to source an experienced Production Manager. Responsible for one of their key production areas, this role provides a brilliant opportunity for a resilient and driven individual to make their mark on a growing UK business.

Production Manager – Presswork manufacturing

Salary: to £40-45,000
Location: West Midlands (commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley, Telford areas)

Job Purpose

1. Management of a high volume, complex manufacturing process overseeing day-to-day operations against H&S, QCD performance metrics.
2. Develop and grow your direct reports and the team around you to build a positive and nurturing environment.
3. Implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures/KPIs across your department.
4. Manage and mentor a diverse team, fostering engagement and professional growth.
5. Drive a strong culture of Health & Safety on site.
6. Lead and drive Continuous Improvement activities.

Experience required

You will already be an experienced Production Manager or Operations Manager working within a fast-paced volume manufacturing environment and seeking your next career step with an expanding and successful organisation.

1. Experience of leading teams in a high volume/large batch production automotive manufacturing environment.
2. Detailed knowledge of metal stampings, presswork, fabrication, and welded assembly manufacturing processes.
3. Experience of coaching and mentoring an already strong team.
4. Ability to plan and organise manning, materials, and production in a busy environment along with excellent management, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
5. Assertive, independent, and self-sufficient with the ability to cope effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
6. Ability to drive performance against KPIs.
7. Management or supervisory qualifications such as ILM, NVQ4, HNC, Degree.
8. Time served / BTEC Mechanical Engineering and lean/sigma training highly desirable.

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with leadership experience to be part of an expanding organisation with continued investment. Above all, this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the business and become an instrumental part of the senior management team.

Apply online or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion: technical-network.co.uk

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