Production Manager

Page Personnel; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wales seeks a Manufacturing Manager to oversee all aspects of production operations. You will direct the manufacturing processes to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality products while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a solid background in industrial manufacturing with progressive responsibility in operations leadership. The role offers a salary range of £60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Industrial manufacturing background in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Proven progressive responsibility in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in formal manufacturing operations leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of manufacturing for high-quality products.
• Manage development and continuous improvement of operational methods.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing Safety

Analytical Thinking

Lean principles

Performance management techniques

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Job description

• Well established manufacturing company
• Excellent career development opportunity to senior management

About Our Client

Our client is a growing manufacturing company and a market leader in its field.

Job Description

• Directing all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe & secure working environment.
• Improve operational management systems, processes and drive best practice
• Develop & mentor the manufacturing team
• Manage the development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives
• Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.
• Ensures the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive performance improvements (S,Q,D,C,P)
• Conduct regular performance evaluations & provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Focus on driving efficiencies & margin enhancement
• Identify & implement automation solutions

The Successful Applicant

You have an industrial manufacturing background - mechanical engineering, metal work (welding, fabrication, assembly), machining, precision engineering components etc in a production or shift management role.

• Manufacturing Safety : Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
• Analytical Thinking : Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to continuously improve the business.
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies : Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Proven progressive responsibility in manufacturing, including experience in formal manufacturing operations leadership.
• Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization, to direct and motivate people to ensure goals are met.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production management role
• Desired experience in sustainable manufacturing, embracing technological advancements, and implementing automation solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate

What's on Offer

£60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits Monday to Friday hours or Thursday to Friday, 12 hour days