Production Manager

Zachary Daniels

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 7 days

Grangemouth, Falkirk FK3 8HX, Scotland

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

My client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join a successful manufacturer near Grangemouth.
The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing management position.
The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary, reflecting their expertise and contributions to the company.
Key responsibilities include managing resources for productivity, planning production schedules, and ensuring adherence to quality controls.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing principles and a proven track record in leading and motivating teams.

My client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Production Manager to join near Grangemouth. You will be working with a successful manufacturer, that have a culture on site that is results-driven with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

The company is well established, financial stable and have earned a reputation as an excellent employer.

Responsibilities:

Manage and evaluate machine and labour resources to ensure continuous productivity and minimal downtime
Planning and organising production schedules
Distribute manpower effectively
Ensure production is cost effective, ran as efficiently as possible and minimise overtime spend
Ensure that Team Leaders are fulfilling the Roles and Responsibilities expected of them
Overseeing the production process, ensuring adherence to required process and quality controls
Reviewing departments performance against Action Plans and KPI's
Provide motivation, support and guidance to all employees
Ensure the shop floor is kept up to date on factory performance and news relevant to the business

Experience required:

5+ years minimum experience in a manufacturing management role
Sound knowledge, understanding and examples of implementation of lean manufacturing principles and methods
Implement a culture of continuous improvement, always seeking out opportunities to do things better
Excellent project management skills
The ability to lead, motivate and influence large multi-functional teams
Successful track record of training employees in productivity and safety
Successful implementation of an effective succession planning program

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