Production Manager

3 days ago


Kent UK, South East England, United Kingdom Oaklands Global Aviation Recruitment & Executive Search Full time

Oaklands Global are currently recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of one of our clients based in Kent.


This is an exciting opportunity to take on and grow into a role with significant potential for development. The Production Manager role will enable the right candidate to make substantial contributions and noticeable changes to the production environment of a successful Aircraft Component company, established for over 60 years. The Production Manager will form a key part of a core team of management within a small company, accountable for future growth and realisation of opportunities.


Responsibilities

  • Overseeing manufacturing and production processes; Creating and executing daily, weekly and monthly production schedules.
  • Determining production tooling and equipment needs and taking responsibility for its maintenance.
  • Driving innovation throughout all elements of production.
  • Consulting with suppliers on manufacturing projects; Implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Striving to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines.
  • Implementing company procedures and policies.
  • Communicating any problems or obstacles to top management and assisting with resolution.
  • Monitoring productivity rates, standards and quality control and producing KPIs.
  • Maintaining a training matrix for manufacturing employees and tracking progress of training.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of applicable aerospace quality standards.
  • Implementing and adhering to Health and Safety Requirements.


Key Requirements

  • Able to work with initiative and without constant supervision.
  • Desire to achieve and continuously improve systems and processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail; Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Data analysis and statistical aptitude.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Highly conscientious and diligent.
  • Previous production management experience, minimum 2 years.


Why work with Oaklands Global?


Oaklands Global has 50 years combined experience supporting candidates at all levels to help identify and secure their next position. At Oaklands Global we manage all applications with the upmost professionalism and confidentiality.


If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please apply in confidence.

Whether your profile is shortlisted to the next step of the application process or not, we will keep you informed by telephone or by email.


Oaklands Global is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.



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