Production Manager – Presswork manufacturing

Technical Network Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Manager to lead a high-volume manufacturing process. This role offers the chance to develop and mentor a talented team while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage operations effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth and success of a forward-thinking organization, with a commitment to investment and development in its workforce. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in senior management, this position could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing high volume complex manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and manage a diverse team.
• Implement and review SOPs/KPIs while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Organizational Skills

Performance Management

Education

Management or Supervisory Qualifications (ILM, NVQ4, HNC, Degree)

BTEC Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Production Manager – Presswork Manufacturing

Salary: to £40,000 - £45,000

Location: West Midlands (commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley, Telford areas)

Job Purpose:

1. Management of a high volume complex manufacturing process overseeing day-to-day operations against H&S QCD performance metrics.
2. Develop and grow your direct reports and the team around you to build a positive and nurturing environment.
3. Implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures/KPIs across your department.
4. Manage and mentor a diverse team, fostering engagement and professional growth.
5. Driving a strong culture of Health & Safety on site.
6. Leading and driving Continuous Improvement activities.

Experience Required:

1. Experienced Production Manager or Operations Manager working within fast-paced volume manufacturing environment.
2. Experience of leading teams in a high volume/large batch production pressurised automotive manufacturing environment.
3. Detailed knowledge of metal stampings/presswork, fabrication and welded assembly manufacturing processes.
4. Experience of coaching and mentoring an already strong team.
5. Able to plan and organise manning, materials and production in a busy environment along with excellent management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
6. Assertive, independent and self-sufficient with the ability to cope effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.
7. Ability to drive performance against KPIs.
8. Management or supervisory qualifications; ILM, NVQ4, HNC, Degree.
9. Time served / BTEC Mechanical Engineering and lean/sigma training highly desirable.

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with leadership experience to be part of an expanding organisation with continued investment strategy. Above all, this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the business and become an instrumental part of the senior management team.

Apply online or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion.