Production

Job title: Production Manager

Location: Outskirts of Ashford

Salary: up to £45,000/annum

Hours: Monday to Friday + 4 hours alternate Saturdays

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a hands-on leadership role, ideal for an experienced Production Supervisor ready to take the next step into Production Management. You’ll take responsibility for a team of 12 within the factory, overseeing day-to-day production, supporting and developing your team, and helping to drive efficiency, quality and performance across the operation.

Production Manager's key responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operation and performance of the department.
• Lead, supervisor and support the team, providing direction and expectations.
• Ensure products are prepared, processed and dispatched on time, in full.
• Work with the Production Manager to achieve production targets.
• Communicate potential delays, issues or shortages affecting customer orders.
• Monitor performance and take action where targets/standards are not being achieved.
• Support with day-to-day employee matters including performance, attendance and conduct.
• Build a positive culture of accountability, teamwork and clear communication.
• Organise and manage the workforce effectively to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with Purchasing to ensure stock is available.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency and minimise costs.
• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Ensure employees follow procedures and quality standards.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of team members.
• Work closely with the management team to resolve operational issues.

Experience and skills required

• Experience leading in an industrial manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop.
• Experience supporting with performance, attendance and day-to-day employee matters.
• The ability to take ownership of issues, make decisions and provide resolution.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or similar quality systems would be advantageous.
• Experience of continuous improvement, waste reduction or operational efficiency would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Staff discount on products
• Life insurance
• Private medical
• Company pension
• Free parking

Next steps

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on 01304 806053 or email Sign in to view email

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