Senior Production Manager

Michael Page (UK); Rotherham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm located in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee production activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background and excellent people management skills. Responsibilities include managing the production team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving initiatives to improve performance metrics. This position offers a salary range of £55-60k, along with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive wider benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong coaching and development skills with a passion for personal growth.
• Proven experience of implementing and improving KPIs through a data-driven mindset.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to engage on the shop-floor.
• Ability to think fast under pressure and make key decisions.
• Detail-oriented with an innovative approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing of products on time and to required standards.
• Promote and support continuous improvements and best practices.
• Develop and mentor team members to excel.
• Improve key metrics such as OEE, safety, quality, OTD, and profitability.
• Drive initiatives for manufacturing excellence across systems and processes.

Job description

Overview

• Growing manufacturing business, based in Sheffield
• Progression opportunities available for driven individuals

About Our Client

My client is a highly successful Rotherham based manufacturer who are looking for an additional Senior Production Manager to join their Sheffield site. With an exceptional range of products supplied to a large customer base, this business is looking for an ambitious, driven and detail focussed Manufacturing/ Production Operations Manager to help further company growth and development.

Job Description

Reporting directly into the Site Manager, and managing a team of Shift Managers, Team Leaders and Operatives, the Manufacturing / Production Manager will be responsible for directing and managing all production activities across the facility, including manufacturing, engineering, HSEQ and delivery.

• Managing manufacturing of products, on time, in full to the required standards
• Promoting and supporting continuous improvements and company best practice
• Acting as a member of the leadership team, developing the people within their team to excel and reach their potential
• Developing and improving key metrics such as OEE, safety, quality, OTD and profitability through successful review of data
• Positively driving behaviours to ensure employee engagement
• Driving initiatives to deliver manufacturing excellence across systems, procedures, policies and standards

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and a good understanding of operational and people management.

You will also possess:

• Strong coaching and development skills with a passion for personal growth
• Proven experience of implementing and improving KPIs, through a data driven mindset Hands on approach and willingness to get stuck in on the shopfloor
• Ability to think fast under pressure, remain resilient and make key decisions
• Detail orientated and an innovative approach to problem solving
• A background in industrial or heavy industry would be advantageous

What\'s on Offer

• £55-60k
• Competitive wider benefits package
• Progression opportunities in the wider business