Production Manager

Wrexham Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
Production Manager role based in Wrexham. Working for a well established industrial manufacturing company
  • Well established manufacturing company
  • Excellent career development opportunity to senior management

About Our Client

Our client is a growing manufacturing company and a market leader in its field.

Job Description

· Directing all aspects of manufacturing in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe & secure working environment.

· Improve operational management systems, processes and drive best practice

· Develop & mentor the manufacturing team

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage the development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives

· Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.

· Ensures the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment

· Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive performance improvements (S,Q,D,C,P)

· Conduct regular performance evaluations & provide constructive feedback and coaching

· Focus on driving efficiencies & margin enhancement

· Identify & implement automation solutions

The Successful Applicant

You have have an industrial manufacturing background - mechanical engineering, metal work (welding, fabrication, assembly), machining, precision engineering components etc in a production or shift management role.

· Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

· Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

· Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

· Knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to continuously improve the business.

· Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies : Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

· Proven progressive responsibility in manufacturing, including experience in formal manufacturing operations leadership.

· Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization, to direct and motivate people to ensure goals are met.

· Proven experience in a manufacturing or production management role

· Desired experience in sustainable manufacturing, embracing technological advancements, and implementing automation solutions

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Computer literate

What's on Offer

£60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits

Contact
Huw Painter
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6808363
Phone number
+44 161 829 0369

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wrexham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Huw Painter
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0369
Job reference
JN-082025-6808363