Production Manager: Own Operations & Continuous Improvement

Tandem Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 20% on management performance

Pension

25 days holiday

Professional development

Supportive environment

Ownership of production operation

Job summary

Tandem Personnel are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business in Ipswich for a Production Manager. You will lead the production operation, plan/ schedule, ensure safety and quality, and drive improvements across the team.

The role requires 5-7+ years in a similar role, a strong engineering background, and a proactive approach to cost and waste reduction. You will partner with Quality and Purchasing to meet targets and budgets.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in production/manufacturing management.
• Strong engineering or manufacturing background.
• Experience leading production teams and improving processes.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with cost/waste reduction focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the production operation.
• Oversee production planning and scheduling.
• Meet production targets and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and waste.
• Ensure RAMS are in place and Health & Safety is priorities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Purchasing and senior management.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on performance.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Tandem Personnel are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business in Ipswich for a Production Manager. You will lead the production operation, plan/ schedule, ensure safety and quality, and drive improvements across the team.

The role requires 5-7+ years in a similar role, a strong engineering background, and a proactive approach to cost and waste reduction. You will partner with Quality and Purchasing to meet targets and budgets.