Production Manager

Technical Network has been retained by an established SME manufacturer to source an experienced Production Manager. Responsible for one of their key production areas, this role provides a brilliant opportunity for a resilient and driven individual to make their mark on a growing UK business.

Production Manager - Presswork manufacturing

Salary: to £(phone number removed)
Location: West Midlands (commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley, Telford areas)

Job Purpose:

1. Management of a high volume complex manufacturing process overseeing day-to-day operations against H&S QCD performance metrics.
2. Develop and grow your direct reports and the team around you to build a positive and nurturing environment.
3. Implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures/KPIs across your department.
4. Manage and mentor a diverse team, fostering engagement and professional growth.
5. Driving a strong culture of Health & Safety on site.
6. Leading and driving Continuous Improvement activities.

Experience required:

1. You will already be an experienced Production Manager or Operations Manager working within a fast-paced volume manufacturing environment and seeking your next career step with an expanding and successful organisation.
2. Experience of leading teams in a high volume/large batch production pressurised automotive manufacturing environment.
3. Detailed knowledge of metal stampings/presswork, fabrication, and welded assembly manufacturing processes.
4. Experience of coaching and mentoring an already strong team.
5. Able to plan and organise manning, materials and production in a busy environment along with excellent management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
6. Assertive, independent and self-sufficient with the ability to cope effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.
7. Ability to drive performance against KPI's.
8. Management or supervisory qualifications; ILM, NVQ4, HNC, Degree.
9. Time served/BTEC Mechanical Engineering and lean/sigma training highly desirable.

The opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with leadership experience to be part of an expanding organisation with a continued investment strategy. Above all, this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the business and become an instrumental part of the senior management team.

Apply online or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion (url removed).