Position Overview & Specifications

Production Manager

As Production Manager, you'll oversee the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations for the distribution centre and production lines. With five supervisors and a team head count of approximately 60 people, you'll be involved in the pre-production stage as well as the production and distribution stages. A large part of the job is dealing with people, inspiring, leading and motivating, creating a successful, driven and engaged workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and draw up a production schedule
Decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
Select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
Set the quality standards
Ensure that the production will be cost effective by estimating costs and negotiating and agreeing budgets with both clients and managers
Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
Monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes
Organise the repair of any damaged equipment
Liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients
Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times
Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
Work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers
Supervise and motivate teams
Review worker performance and identify training needs

Experience & Essential Qualities

Planning and organisation skills to be able run and monitor the production process
The ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems
The capacity to grasp complex concepts easily
ICT literacy to deal with various technologies and programmes
Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers and clients
Strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget at the right time
The ability to work under pressure and multitask
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines
A results-driven approach to work
The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.

Remuneration

Working Hours: 40 Hrs per week Monday to Friday

Benefits:

Perkbox (points given monthly to employees from the company, these points can be exchanged for various items from Gregg’s sausage rolls too vouchers off your weekly shop).
Discounted Petrol
Training and Career Development
Pension
32 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Staff Discount

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

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