Job Details

Do you have previous experience working as a Production Manager / Operations Manager within a mechanical and electrical assembly environment? If so then please read on.

The basics:

Job Title: Production Manager - assembly operations

Pay: up to £60,000 DOE

Location: Castle Donington

Hours: Flex - Monday to Thursday 8hrs start time between 7am and 8:30am and Fridays 6hrs start time between 7am and 8:30am (38hr week)

Holidays and Benefits: 33 days, pension 4% by employer, death in service x2 salary

Team size/structure: Managing a team of approx. 20 - machining, quality, planning/purchasing, assembly build, stores, electrical assembly. Reporting to the Operations Director.

Environment: Manufacturing - Assembly/mechanical and electrical machine building

Overview:

Working in a modern, clean and purpose-built manufacturing facility we now require a Production Manager to work closely with the senior leadership team. You will be tasked to manage the production teams to ensure the companies bespoke machinery is built to standard and on time.

The role will also liaise closely with all departments within the business to maximise communication and ensure the smooth and timely operation of the Manufacturing department.

Key responsibilities of the Production Manager role:

• Lead effectively to develop team potential and drive continuous improvement.
• Accountable for on-time delivery of machines and aftermarket products.
• Oversee Health & Safety with the Operations Director.
• Track and improve KPIs to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement.
• Optimise production efficiency (mechanical and electrical) to maximise gross profit.
• Ensure production meets targets aligned with order book and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver projects on time and resolve issues promptly.

The ideal candidate / Production Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Strong people management skills - Previously worked in a Manufacturing / Production environment that consist of assembly (mechanical and electrical assembly / machine build for example)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook.
• Confident at bringing new ideas and implementation of new ideas
• Leadership / Management qualifications
• experience of writing SOP's and experience of forecasting and working to a budget
• Experience of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Proven analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to Manage and take responsibility for people and processes

Commutable from:

Castle Donington, Derby, Loughborough, Long Eaton and surrounding areas.

Interested?

If you are interested in the Production Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

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