Production Manager

Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations. This role requires a natural problem solver with strong leadership capabilities and a machining background. Responsibilities include managing production teams, maintaining quality standards, and driving improvement initiatives, making it a pivotal role within the organization.

Benefits

Pension

Parking on site

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing production employees and operations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage production employees and ensure adherence to work schedules.
• Oversee employee training and development.
• Develop and drive improvement programs and initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Production Manager

We are seeking a talented and experienced Production Manager to oversee our client's manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate should be a natural problem solver with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in managing production employees and driving improvement initiatives. You will have a machining background and an understanding of the workings of a machine shop in a manufacturing environment. The most important factor for this exciting opportunity will be your strong leadership capabilities and the depth of experience to develop and mentor a team of skilled professionals.

Responsibilities as Production Manager

• Manage production employees and ensure adherence to work schedules
• Oversee employee holiday time keeping and attendance, as well as training and development of the team
• Develop and drive improvement programs and initiatives
• Create and update manufacturing operational plans and achievements
• Maintain quality standards and inspection processes
• Report operational issues to senior management
• Manage departmental expenditure
• Communicate between the workforce and senior management, offering clear and concise informative conversations

Qualifications as Production Manager

• Proven experience in managing production employees and operations
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to drive improvement initiatives and problem-solving skills
• Experience in budget management and employee training
• Knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes

Benefits as Production Manager

• £50 - £60k DOE
• Pension
• Parking on site
• Inclusive and diverse work environment
• Supportive management team