Production Manager/Supervisor

Workshop Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Production Manager/Supervisor to oversee aluminium manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will ensure production processes run smoothly and safely while managing a team of 8-10 staff. This role also provides an exciting opportunity to advance in production management within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Free parking

Early finish on a Friday

Overtime

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute daily, weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Oversee manufacturing and production processes to ensure standards are met.
• Train and coach production staff to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Managerial or supervisory experience

Experience of working in manufacturing or engineering environment

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Manager/Supervisor to oversee their aluminium manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. This role requires strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of mechanical systems, as well as the ability to manage a team effectively, you would be responsible for 8 10 staff.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career in production management while contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Hours:

• 7.30am 4.30pm Monday Thursday, 7.30am 2pm Friday, with overtime available.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create and execute daily, weekly and monthly production schedules that all employees are aware of and can follow without complication.
• Oversee manufacturing and production processes, making sure products are made to the highest standard, are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor productivity rates, standards and quality control and identify and improve areas of the production process to maximise efficiency and profits.
• Determine the materials and workforce needed to meet production deadlines. Monitor stock levels and report any issues to the Stock Manager.
• Attend daily team briefing and weekly production meeting.
• With input from senior management, procure factory production equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance, reporting any faults to the Workshop Engineer.
• Carry out all necessary machine checks and maintain a written report.
• Ensure every member of production staff is issued with a full toolkit to enable them to carry out their job efficiently, replenish when necessary and keep a written record.
• Control quality issues and put in place processes to ensure these are kept to a minimum.
• Train and coach production staff to a company standard and thereafter oversee staff to ensure the factory runs as safely and efficiently as possible.
• Manage production staff to include time keeping, holiday entitlement, absenteeism, and appraisals. Ensure holidays taken are coordinated so that production is not affected.
• Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all employees.
• Maintain a high level of customer service.
• Manage day to day issues that may arise and communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management.

Skills and Experience:

• Managerial or supervisory experience
• Experience of working in manufacturing or engineering environment

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Free parking
• Early finish on a Friday
• Overtime