Production Director

5 days ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom JMT Engineering Recruitment Full time £55,000
Production Manager Job Description

Are you a seasoned production professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for leading high-performing teams and driving business growth?

We are delighted to be representing an engineering business in North-East Manchester who design, develop, and manufacture high-tech materials for the aerospace and automotive industries.

Our client has a strong, positive culture that is growing from strength to strength, with a focus on employee development and progression. As Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Production Team to ensure productivity, schedule, and efficiency targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Management of the Planning function to develop and maintain production schedules to meet and exceed business and customer demands.
  • Responsible for ensuring effective capacity management of production plant, material, and labour resources is available to discharge the plan.
  • Recruitment, interviews, induction, and training of new starters.
  • Monitoring and achieving performance to plan, communicating delays in a timely manner, and taking appropriate actions to recover the schedule.
  • Driving efficiency in every aspect of the Production Department, producing and communicating Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports.
  • Maintenance of housekeeping standards to a very high level.
  • Collaboration with Engineering and Quality departments to ensure the smooth transition of New Product Introduction through FAI and into recurring production.
  • Building and sustaining an environment and culture of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Driving the Company vision and promoting how the Production Team contributes to the overall success of the Business.


Requirements:
  • Proven strong personal leadership and communication abilities with previous experience of production management or similar at a management level.
  • People management skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate, to delegate responsibilities, and to explain ideas.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail with an understanding of business financial impacts from production operations.
  • Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and a flexible approach to work.
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety and legal requirements for production operations.
  • Experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and auditing.
  • Competent user of Microsoft IT Packages.
  • A knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV would be beneficial, but not essential).


This is a unique opportunity to join a company that values its people, culture, vision, and progression opportunities. If you are a motivated and experienced production professional looking for a new challenge, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

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