Production Manager: Lead Lean, 5S & Growth (Day Shift)

Theo James Recruitment Ltd; Washington; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Theo James Recruitment is supporting a growing manufacturing business in Washington as it searches for a Production Manager. You will lead day-to-day production, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the quality standards customers expect.

Combining hands-on manufacturing knowledge with strong leadership, you will develop the team, improve working practices and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in laser cutting, CNC and press brake manufacturing environments.
• Experience supervising or managing production teams.
• Track record implementing SOPs, Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Strong commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Hands-on problem-solving and practical improvement approach.
• Excellent planning, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to take ownership, make decisions and adapt in a growing SME.

Aufgaben

• Plan and coordinate production activities to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Lead, support and develop the production team, setting clear expectations for safety, quality and performance.
• Oversee activities across laser cutting, CNC and press brake operations.
• Develop and embed standard operating procedures to promote consistent working practices.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and 5S implementation to improve organisation, productivity and efficiency.
• Identify production bottlenecks, resolve operational problems and reduce waste and rework.
• Maintain a strong customer quality focus, addressing issues at their root cause.
• Work closely with management and colleagues to align production priorities with business demands.

Kenntnisse

Practical manufacturing leadership

Production team supervision

SOPs Lean 5S

Quality assurance

Problem-solving

Planning & org skills

Decision making ownership

Jobbeschreibung

Theo James Recruitment is supporting a growing manufacturing business in Washington as it searches for a Production Manager. You will lead day-to-day production, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the quality standards customers expect.

Combining hands-on manufacturing knowledge with strong leadership, you will develop the team, improve working practices and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.