Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which is committed to innovation, sustainability and British engineering. Established for 50 years and having recently won a major national award for its latest groundbreaking product, they wish to appoint a determined, committed and driven Production Manager to improve efficiency and output.


As Production Manager, you will:
*Report directly to the Operations Director
*Oversee daily production to meet demand and achieve QA/QC targets
*Guide a team of six team leaders and 50 indirect reports to maximise productivity
*Increase production volumes while maintaining quality standards
*Embed a culture of continuous improvement
*Identify procedures and technologies to reduce overheads and improve yield
*Recruit, train, motivate and manage the best talent available
*Liaise with senior management and other department heads to resolve issues and reach company goals
*Implement policies
*Control budgets
*Assume overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental standards in your department


As Production Manager, you will need:
Essential:-
*Experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Supervisor
*Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, diverse production environment
*Experience managing team performance
*Experience monitoring KPIs
Desirable :-
*Experience of injection moulding, metal fabrication and/or assembly
*Knowledge of production processes, methods and technologies
*Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
*Ability to read work orders and technical drawings
*Experience of Lean/Six Sigma


Salary & benefits:
*Up to £150k
*Dayshift, Monday to Friday
*Auto-enrolment pension
*25 days holiday + stats