Production Manager

Production Manager role based in Wrexham. Working for a well established industrial manufacturing company

Client Details

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

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

Profile

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

Job Offer

-60,000 to -70,000 plus benefits