Production Manager

JOB- Production ManagerLOCATION- West LondonTERM- PermanentSALARY- £55,000-£65,000 plus other benefits My client is looking for a Production Manager to join their business on a permanent basis in the West London area. The successful candidate will ideally have a machine shop / precision engineering background.The Production Manager will ideally have the following attributes: Degree level qualified beneficial, Ideally Mechanical background or work based experienceKnowledge of SAP or equivalent MRP scheduling systemsForward thinking perspectiveStrong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.Good understanding of manufacturing processesExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenProven successful leader The Production Manager role will involve: Assist in implementation of road map and daily and weekly metrics aligned with customer demand which supports operational strategy in conjunction with site managerManage staff attendance and holiday entitlementParticipate in daily production meetings to keep up to date with business needsRaise any issues online performance and materials availability that hinder the plan of customer delivery.Create and implement best practice in manufacturing, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance including quality.Manage regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of both WIP held and MRP requirements highlighting any discrepancies on the system.Keep in line with daily and ..... full job details .....