Production Manager

Production Manager

Location: South SomersetCompany: Traditional, family-owned international manufacturing company

Have you a background in Engineering or Manufacturing?

Have you an entrepreneurial spirit and a team player attitude?

Have you or are you an Engineering or Production Manager currently and looking for a new challenge?

If so, this could be the role for you...

Role Overview:

This pivotal role is crucial for the running and success of the company. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or manufacturing and will utilise a variety of skills to ensure the smooth operation of the manufacturing process.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and skilled individual to contribute to the success of a well-established family business. If you are looking for stability and a chance to make a significant impact, this company with its strong order book and niche product range certainly offers job security and a positive future.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Manager

• Improve Output and Productivity: Continuously seek ways to enhance production efficiency.
• Maintain Quality and Reduce Waste: Ensure high-quality standards while keeping rejects to a minimum.
• Oversee Manufacturing Process: Ensure products are manufactured on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Implement Health and Safety Policies: Develop and enforce health and safety policies and conduct risk assessments.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives for ongoing process improvements.
• Customer Interface: Maintain excellent communication and relationships with customers.
• Manage Costs and Budgets: Oversee financial aspects, including cost management and budget setting.
• Strategic HR Management: Oversee HR functions and sign off on accounts.

Person Specification for the Production Manager:

Decisive and Responsible: Able to make informed decisions and take on responsibilities.

• Focused and Prioritised: Capable of setting and maintaining priorities.
• Entrepreneurial Attitude: Innovative and proactive in approach.
• Team Spirit and Hands-On: Collaborative and willing to engage directly in tasks.
• Stability: Looking for a long-term commitment to the team and company.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £55k - £65k
• Bonus: Based on company performance
• Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday finish at 4:00 PM
• Holiday: 23 days plus bank holidays
• Health Care: Provided
• Pension: Competitive percentage offered
• Death in Service: Included

HRGO Recruitment is a trusted recruitment agency working with exceptional organisations across the region. This is a permanent position offering great opportunities