Production Manager

Our client is a large scale market leading manufacturing business that manufacturer 10,000 products every day with history going back over 50 years .They are now seeking a Production Manager to be based at their manufacturing plant in Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire - working days Monday to Friday.

Applicants for the position of Production Manager will be invited from either a textiles , packaging or printing industry and also have experience of managing production within a fast paced and high-volume manufacturing environment in which continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques are at the heart of what you do.

What’s on offer for the position of Production Manager

Monday to Friday role with career progression and accredited training program. Basic salary circa £50 - £55k per annum ( dependent upon experience) plus bonus, career development and pension. A days-based position with flexible working hours available, e.g. 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday The ability to join a leading UK manufacturing business committed to working towards World Class Manufacturing systems and processes.

It is essential that applicants to the Production Manager vacancy are committed to a program of both personal and career development within the business.

Key responsibilities within the Production Manager position:

The development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, VSM, OEE etc, across manufacturing operations People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of team leaders and supervisors to effectively problem solve and develop their careers Implementation and adherence to health and safety standards, and ISO quality systems Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives, at times assuming responsibility of the Operations Manager

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Previous experience within a mid to senior level management position, e.g. Production Manager, Operations Manager, Factory Manager, Manufacturing Manager etc
Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.

Significant experience of managing in a large manufacturing/production environment.
Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, implementing continuous improvement tools and techniques.