Production Manager – West Midlands – £50 – 60k

JK Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a skilled individual for a management role focused on Safety, Quality, and Manufacturing Performance. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in the aerospace industry and expertise in managing teams and budgets. Effective communication and leadership skills are crucial. This role demands accountability across various metrics including performance, compliance, and operational excellence, aiming to foster a productive environment that aligns with business goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience in managing people and performance, continuous improvement, and system management including ISO9001, OSHA18001, and ISO14001.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Safety, Quality, Equipment, throughput, cost, delivery, and personnel.
• Lead HSE compliance and Zero Defects Programs.
• Manage staff levels, training, and daily work plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, this role has overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Equipment, throughput, cost, delivery and personnel. The role will take direction from the Business Unit Manager on plant priorities to meet the targets in line with business needs. In addition, the role will be responsible for the identification of performance improvement plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects, Productivity and OEE.

Safety: Is accountable for Leading HSE compliance, including area specific Zero Harm Boards and Risk Reduction activities. Is accountable for their own compliance to meet the requirements of the Leadership scorecard. Quality – Is accountable for Zero Defects Programs, including process control, standard work and reduced variation for plant. Throughput – is accountable for the Lines and Rates, On-Time to Schedule and customer requirements to support the Weekly Production Plan. Staffing – accountable for staffing levels, flexibility, Training and absence management to support Weekly Production Plan. Daily work plans– accountable for execution of daily work plans. Daily Flex – Is accountable for the plant P&L. Cost – will manage expenditure for department within agreed budget.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment preferably in aerospace.
• Demonstrable experience and exposure to a union environment would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in managing people (development and managing performance), managing information (effective budget control and communication activities), managing activities (prioritising activities, continuous improvement activities) and managing systems (including knowledge of ISO9001, OSHA18001 and ISO14001).

Additional Skills

• Must be able to demonstrate a range of leadership skills such as delegation, coaching and support while able to interpret and challenge traditional behaviors and practices.
• Will be an effective leader and act in a manner that maintains a positive and productive work environment with customers, clients, co-workers and suppliers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels are essential.
• Working knowledge of Continuous improvements methodology and appropriate coaching and teaching skills are an advantage.
• A willingness to be trained to a Green Belt standard in Lean Six sigma.