Production Manager

Production Manager Engineering and Manufacturing Location: East Sussex Salary: £45,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday (Early Friday Finish) Job Type: PermanentAn established engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee its production operations, ensuring manufacturing targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved.This is a hands-on management role requiring strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to plan, organise and manage a busy engineering production environment.Experience within electrical engineering, switchgear or electromechanical manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.Key Responsibilities Manage daily production operations, workshop personnel and manufacturing schedules. Lead, motivate and develop production teams. Plan and coordinate labour, materials and resources to meet delivery targets. Monitor production performance, quality and manufacturing costs. Oversee stores, stock control and materials management. Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and Health and Safety standards. Liaise effectively with engineering, commercial and senior management teams. Skills and Experience Proven Production Manager experience within engineering or manufacturing is essential. Excellent communication, leadership and people management skills. Strong production planning, scheduling and organisational abilities. Good understanding of manufacturing ..... full job details .....