Production Manager

Hunter Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Production Manager

Caerphilly CF83

Commutable from Cardiff, Nantgarw, Caerphilly, Newport, Bedwas, Blackwood, Pontypridd

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Benefits:

• 27 Days + Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Health scheme
• Specsavers vouchers
• Company sick pay
• Free tea & coffee
• Free parking
• Long service awards
• Target incentives bonus
• Christmas 'Thank You' vouchers
• Flexible working
• Free uniform

Hunter Selection are working with a leading manufacturer based in Caerphilly, on the outskirts of Cardiff. This is a great time to join an expanding business, following a period of sustained growth they are looking to introduce new products off the back of recently won contracts. The business is looking to recruit a Production Manager to bolster their production department. This role will suit an experienced Production Manager with experience in staff management, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Providing you with an excellent benefits package and great job security, this is a great opportunity to join an established business.

Role & Responsibilities:

• To actively create and achieve plans alongside the Planner for production and forecasting needs and be responsible for weekly forecast plans for manning and to adjust these to the needs of the plant.
• Responsible for all production areas and aspects including shop floor layout, Health and Safety, Quality, and lean manufacturing.
• Work alongside Shift Supervisors to ensure that all training and HSE documentation records are stored confidentially (as per GDPR) and used during succession planning and identifying training.
• Responsible for lean manufacturing related activities within Production areas.
• To manage the capabilities of all Shift Supervisors.
• Set up KPIs for Production and report to the Managing Director on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Establish and maintain effective production flow and identify improvements as and when required.
• Ensure all parts are produced in accordance with quality requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous managerial experience within the automotive industry is desirable.
• Previous experience of managing and motivating a team within a production environment preferred. A demonstrated ability as a leader, with developing skills and an ability to work effectively with staff in a range of functions and at all levels within the business.
• Experience in continuous improvement, problem solving, and change management in an industrial environment.

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