Production Manager

Production Manager About the Role: We are seeking an energetic and hands-on Production Manager to lead and oversee assembly and electrical production within our facility. You will play a critical role in ensuring production schedules are met, maintaining high standards of quality, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a focus on health and safety, team management, and continuous improvement. What's in it for you: Negotiable Salary Healthcare Plan Life Assurance Generous Pension Monday to Friday with an early finish Friday Key Responsibilities: Oversee team performance, offering coaching, feedback, and opportunities for development. Conduct performance appraisals and set objectives aligned with company goals. Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages communication and continuous improvement. Allocate resources to maximise production efficiency and minimise downtime. Lead the team to meet production schedules while maintaining high levels of productivity and engagement. Monitor assembly processes, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Track and communicate departmental KPIs related to safety, quality, and schedules, ensuring consistent performance. Develop and execute daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly production plans. Ensure on-time delivery through proactive collaboration with other departments. Promote a safety-first culture, conducting regular safety audits, and ensuring all team members prioritise workplace safety. Support the development and implementation of risk assessments and method statements for assembly processes. Ensure the team consistently upholds 6S standards in the assembly area. Ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations. Address non-conformance issues from assembly, implementing root cause analysis and corrective actions. Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years' experience in a factory environment. At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a factory setting. Strong understanding of ERP systems, including shop order management, inventory control, and shop floor clocking. Excellent organisational and planning skills for managing a large assembly team. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team. High attention to detail, with the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work on your own initiative. Team-oriented with a willingness to adapt and grow. For more information on this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact Karl Yellop at karl.yell for a confidential discussion. Skills: production manufacturing supervisor manager engineering leader operator Benefits: Package