Production Manager

Harrison Scott Associates; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mailing sector is seeking a Production Manager to spearhead operational and quality objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills, managing a team to maximize productivity while ensuring compliance with ISO quality standards. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to drive significant improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ management experience in the mailing industry.
• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar management position.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling production activities.
• Overseeing production processes and quality control.
• Hiring and training new production team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Strong organisation

Planning skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Confident and decisive

IT and technical skills

Technical knowledge of mailing machines

Ability to work with MIS systems

Job description

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Following significant investment in plant & technology and strong company growth, our client is looking for a Production Manager with 5+ years’ management experience within the printing and mailing industry.

The Production Manager will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, and performance of the production department. The post holder will focus on outstanding quality, productivity, maximising team member performance & profitability against pre-agreed targets.

You will be the senior figure within the production environment and will set an example for team members and the organisation as a whole in terms of commitment, work ethic, leadership habits and personal character.

Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Operations Director in the delivery of manufacturing objectives
• Hourly & Daily planning and organising production schedules
• Maintaining an On Time in Full Performance in excess of 98%
• Ensuring that Health and Safety regulations are maintained
• Determining quality control standards and the continual improvement of them
• Overseeing the production processes
• Advising timescales or schedules as necessary to the Client Services Team
• Organising the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
• Organising relevant team member training sessions to improve knowledge & competency
• Ensuring that all set processes are followed by production staff and improved where necessary, working to & maintaining ISO Quality standards
• Ensuring all operations employees are compliant using Citation for Training, Holidays and HR
• Hiring of new production team members whenever required

Skills Required:

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar management position within the mailing industry
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Leadership skills as well as the ability to work within a team
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, often pressurised environment
• Confident and decisive
• IT and technical skills, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of all the industry’s leading mailing machine & Xerox print device manufacturers and their capabilities
• Ability to work with a robust MIS system